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Key Product Liability Cases and Developments – 2025 Overview

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Year in Review Product Liability Guide

Canadian product liability law continues to evolve, and in the past year courts examined issues related to design and manufacturing defects, inadequate warnings, and the growing complexity of modern supply chains.

Fasken’s Product Liability group has compiled a summary of the most notable product liability decisions from 2025, highlighting key legal themes, emerging trends, and practical implications for manufacturers, distributors, and insurers.

As one of Canada’s leading full-service law firms, Fasken advises clients across the entire product lifecycle—from regulatory compliance and risk assessment to defending complex claims in court. Our national Product Liability team combines deep litigation experience with sector-specific knowledge in industries such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and technology. We help clients navigate high-stakes disputes and develop proactive strategies to minimize exposure.

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If you’d like to explore how these developments may affect your organization, reach out to Fasken’s Product Liability team.

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Authors

  • Zohaib I. Maladwala, Partner | Product Liability, Class Actions, Toronto, ON, +1 416 868 3453, [email protected]
  • Noah Boudreau, Partner | Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Montréal, QC, +1 514 394 4521, [email protected]
  • Jessica Campbell, Partner | Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Vancouver, BC, +1 604 631 4754, [email protected]
Zohaib Maladwala Toronto Lawyer Zohaib I. Maladwala Partner | Product Liability, Class Actions Toronto, ON +1 416 868 3453
Noah Boudreau Avocat/Associate Montréal Noah Boudreau Partner | Litigation and Dispute Resolution Montréal, QC +1 514 394 4521
Jessica Campbell, Partner | Litigation and Dispute Resolution Jessica Campbell Partner | Litigation and Dispute Resolution Vancouver, BC +1 604 631 4754