defectively

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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

It cannot be expected that full physical development can ever take place in ill-lighted, badly ventilated, 30 defectively drained or otherwise objectionable houses.

From Household Administration Its Place in the Higher Education of Women by Various