responsibility in case of explosion

[Cnc Wana bee]

Hi,lets say i want to sell my own JetEngine(not really:P )
and some one truns it one and it explodes,can they sue me?
after it tested it..

[DAB_Design]

If someone can sue McDonald's for spilling a cup of coffee in their lap while their driving, causing burns - AND WIN..um yeah you could.

[murphy625]

It all depends on how you sell it..

If you sell it as used "for parts" they would have a hard time winning any suit...

If you sell it as a products.. (as in your the product manufacturer), yes they can sue you and will probably win...

I am NOT a lawyer... But I did stay at a holiday inn the other day!

Murphy

[Cnc Wana bee]

that sucks,so lets say i buy a jetcat engine and coz im too stupid to make it work it will blow up in my face i can sue them?
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[mxtras]

I don't like the way this thread is going.....

If you are negligent in any way, you will lose.

McDonalds lost because they did not properly warn the consumer that the hot beverage the customer ordered was hot....

Liability...what a joke, huh?

Scott

[Cnc Wana bee]

well that doesnt sounds good,any way too bad,some day i want to make jet engines and sell them low-price but i just sounds too scary =\

[mxtras]

Being in Isreal, you may not be exposed to the get-rich-quick, sue-all-involved crap that goes on in the USA - so you may be OK - but I don't know much about your culture or laws.

If you cover your bases and make clear statements about the dangers associated with the operation of your product, and clearly state the correct methods for installation, use and maintenence then as long as you are not grossly negligent you - - ah, heck - you would still lose your arse if you were in the States!!!!

....but maybe not in Isreal, though.

Scott

[Cnc Wana bee]

its not really better up here...
here its get-rucher-quicker pepole that have money will sue you to get more.

well maybe i try it..
thanks

[rcazwillis]

Originally Posted by Cnc Wana bee Hi,lets say i want to sell my own JetEngine(not really:P ) and some one truns it one and it explodes,can they sue me? after it tested it..

Suing and wining a suite are two different things. Anyone can sue for anything they please. I can sue you for posting this question if I felt like it.

So, yes they can sue you. They could also win the suit if they were able to prove that you were at fault for the explosion.

To protect yourself, create a limited liability corporation. Check the net, there is info on how to do it. There are also people that will do it for a fee.

I created mine by myself. Cost was $200 in Texas. Drawback is having to file taxes, keep up with sales tax, etc.

[skippy]

I imagine it will be an internet business for hobbyists and you're not going to be selling 5,000 per year so I'd keep it small (= better profit), sell in kit form ready to be assembled, and sell them with plenty of escape clauses such as "made for static display only" "As we have no control over the ECU used to run this motor we cannot be held responsible for accidents caused by backfire, fire, turbine over speed causing failure, etc. etc. etc." The fact that you're in Israel actually helps as more than likely you'll be some distance from the majority of your customers.

By the way, I'm told that home-made light planes (not ultra-lights) can do just about anything as everything sold is labelled as "experimental"

[Cnc Wana bee]

thats a really great idea man,thanks dude i might give it a go

[mxtras]

You could always get a liability disclaimer drafted by an attorney and attach it to your order form - have the customers sign it before the order is taken. If written properly, it would at least be ammo in court, if that ever happened.

Everyone in the States is fearful of such an occurance. Waivers aren't 100% - there's always someone out there can find a loophole. It's amazing that the people that are "dumb" enough to allow the stupid crap to happen to them (hot coffee in the lap)are smart enough to find the best attorneys, ya know?

If it's waht you want, I say go for it. Just do your best to make sure you cover your bases and do your best document the hazards and make the product as safe as possible...avoid gross negligence.

Scott