52. "You can never tell; anecdotally, I've had clients with similar experienc..." In response to In response to 50
one in Chicago a few years back actually, where the equipment functioned exactly as intended and in so doing killed someone who was where he wasn't supposed to be.
To my surprise, the equipment manufacturer in that one was not required to contribute to whatever settlement the deceased's family got from the building owner.
I've had other claims though where the mfr was not at fault at all, and still had to shell out for liability.