Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

Would the writer of a smartphone app have any liability if someone had a traffic accident while using the app?


Asked on 3/10/17, 1:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
McCall Baugh McCall Baugh, A Professional Law Corporation

In California, there aren't any published cases that deal with this issue squarely. However, a lawsuit was filed recently on this issue. See:

http://www.davesmithlaw.com/blog/2017/01/distracted-driving-death-prompts-lawsuit-against-apple.shtml

In short, smartphone app makers are not currently liable under the law. However, that could soon change.

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Answered on 3/10/17, 1:31 pm


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