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As a trader who was storing these food items, you have a responsibility of storing the food items safely in the conditions prescribed by the manufacturer. If the food item is spoiled because of your negligent storing of the goods and that has caused health issues to your client then you are responsible for the same and your customer can sue you for th...
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ProfessionalSomeone purchased a packaged food item from my store and claims that they fell ill because of it. Can I be held responsible for the same?
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Wazzeer Professional Network
ProfessionalAs a trader who was storing these food items, you have a responsibility of storing the food items safely in the conditions prescribed by the manufacturer. If the food item is spoiled because of your negligent storing of the goods and that has caused health issues to your client then you are responsible for the same and your customer can sue you for the same. However, if it is not your mistake and still the problem has been caused due to the defect in food item then manufacturer/ marketer of the item is responsible and not you.
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Someone purchased a packaged food item from my store and claims that they fell ill because of it. Can I be held responsible for the same?
-
Wazzeer Professional Network
ProfessionalAs a trader who was storing these food items, you have a responsibility of storing the food items safely in the conditions prescribed by the manufacturer. If the food item is spoiled because of your negligent storing of the goods and that has caused health issues to your client then you are responsible for the same and your customer can sue you for the same. However, if it is not your mistake and still the problem has been caused due to the defect in food item then manufacturer/ marketer of the item is responsible and not you.
We can help you in this matter -> "Get Started!"
over 4 years ago
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