Lumber liquidators for selling dangerously defective product

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Lumber Liquidators has recently received a lot of bad press because some of the hardwood flooring it sells has dangerous chemicals (like formaldehyde) that leach out of the wood and make homeowners seriously ill. Assume an injured victim wants to sue Lumber Liquidators, but doesn;t want to have to prove all the elements of negligence. (This is true, by the way - you can find more info on the web).

What type of products liability claim might the homeowner bring against Lumber Liquidators for selling a dangerously defective product? Explain what the homeowner would be required to prove.

What if the flooring was purchased at Home Depot, distributed by Flooring Pros, Inc., and manufactured by Hardwood, Inc.? Who could the homeowner sue on a strict liability theory?

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