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The lawsuit argues both platforms were defectively designed and engaged in false marketing about safety for young users and so should be held liable for the harm young John Doe came to.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

The judge, though, dismissed some claims that the defendants' platforms were defectively designed.

From Reuters ● Nov. 14, 2023

Last year, a jury found that the mower was defectively designed and awarded Isabelle $12.25 million, holding Deere 78 percent responsible for the damages.

From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2019

A federal jury awarded Yeaman nearly $1 million, but a judge set aside that award, ruling there was no evidence the bat was defectively designed.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 30, 2014

In common discourse and writing the syllogism is usually stated defectively, one of the premisses or, in some cases, the conclusion itself being omitted.

From Deductive Logic by St. George William Joseph Stock


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