Defective products and damage settlement

A bungee cord on an amusement ride snaps, seriously injuring a customer.

The ride operator, subject to a strict liability regime due to their obligation to ensure the safety of their customers, is ordered to compensate the victim.

The operator then demands full reimbursement from the manufacturer of the defective bungee cord.

The court of appeal denies this request and limits the manufacturer's contribution to 50%, ruling that between co-defendants, liability is shared equally.

The Court of Cassation overturns the decision.

When a professional is held liable to a victim without any fault being attributed to them regarding the use of the product, they may obtain full reimbursement from the producer of the defective product for all sums paid.