Temu’s Defective Product
Can You Sue an Online Store After a Defective Product Injury? Start a Temu Lawsuit Today with AA Law
Online shopping is becoming increasingly common around the world. In fact, up to 40% of Internet users in the United States say they regularly shop online. However, given that many of these online stores, such as Temu, AliExpress, or eBay, are platforms that connect sellers with buyers, what would happen in the event of an injury caused by a defective product? How would product liability be applied in California? Can an injured person bring a lawsuit against companies like Amazon, Shein, or Temu?
On this page, we will focus on the Chinese trade portal Temu, one of the most popular sites today. This website, which acts as an intermediary between Chinese merchants and buyers from all over the world, is experiencing strong growth. The low prices and fast shipping encourage users to buy more and more. However, the quality of these products has been questioned, with reports of faulty items causing injury to buyers.
If you have purchased an item from Temu that has injured you, don’t hesitate to call Adamson Ahdoot. Our law firm can provide you with the answers you are looking for in your product liability injury case.
Speak with our bilingual attorneys today by calling (800) 310-1606 for a free consultation, or submit an inquiry on our website.
What is Temu?
Temu, which means “Team Up, Price Down,” is an online marketplace. It’s a store that connects manufacturers, mostly Chinese, with online consumers. Temu is a platform that specializes in offering fast fashion with the latest trends. However, the company also offers items such as drills or beauty products. The goal is clear: to get users to buy as much merchandise as possible.
Is Temu a Safe Online Shopping Site?
Temu products are usually manufactured and distributed directly by Chinese vendors. These items are generally produced with cheap labor and low production costs, which greatly affects their quality. As a result, these products can be harmful to your health.
Several studies have confirmed that several Temu suppliers sell toxic products that can cause injury. A Greenpeace investigation found that 15% of the garments contained illegal hazardous chemicals and 32% had high levels of toxic compounds. In addition, a documentary entitled “The Truth About Temu” was recently released. It shows that Temu products contain dangerously high levels of harmful metals and are falsely certified. In particular, they found elevated levels of lead.
This news has alarmed several world governments, which have stepped up investigations into the quality of companies like Temu and Shein. In fact, Temu has recently come under scrutiny for several injury cases. In one of the most serious accidents, a young girl was hospitalized after using a manicure set. As a result, the 11-year-old girl had to undergo several skin grafts.
Temu Product Liability in California
California’s product liability laws are designed to protect consumers. This legislation allows purchasers to sue in the event of personal injury or other damages due to product defects.
Currently, California law includes any company that has anything to do with the item in product liability. This includes the designer, the manufacturer, the distributor, and the retailer. This regulation aims to determine fault for an injury or damage caused by a defective product.
The statute of limitations for a defective product claim varies depending on whether the claim is for personal injury or property damage. In the case of personal injury or wrongful death, the statute of limitations is two years. However, in the case of property damage, the statute of limitations is three years.
Can Online Sellers like Temu, Amazon, or Wish Be Held Liable for a Defective Product Lawsuit?
In California, an appeals court has ruled that online platforms like Amazon can be responsible for injuries caused by defective products. Although in many cases users purchase products from third-party sellers through the website, the e-commerce stores could be at fault.
In addition, there are three types of possible product defects in the event of an accident:
- Design defects.
- Manufacturing defects.
- Marketing defects, due to lack of warnings or incorrect instructions.
Filing a Temu Personal Injury Lawsuit
When it comes to filing a Temu lawsuit in California, it’s important to follow the law strictly. To receive financial compensation for injuries, the victim must prove they meet four elements.
- The product was defective. The victim must prove that the injuries resulted from a defect in the design, manufacture, or sale of the product.
- That the victim was in control of the product when the defective product caused their injuries.
- The victim used the product properly at all times.
- The victim’s injuries occurred because of the defective product.
An AA Law Attorney Can Help You With Your Temu Lawsuit
With more than 100 years of combined legal experience, Adamson Ahdoot is a leading personal injury law firm in California. Our team has won millions of dollars for victims of defective product cases throughout the state. We help our clients get justice and the compensation they deserve.
Call us today at (800) 310-1606 or schedule your consultation online. Our bilingual attorneys are available 24/7 and will be with you throughout the legal process. We will fight to get you the justice you desire.
