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In an action based upon defective design, brought against the manufacturer of a product, the finder of fact shall consider the state of the art of scientific and technical knowledge and other circumstances that existed at the time of manufacture, not at the time of loss or injury.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Florida Statutes Title XLV. Torts § 768.1257. State-of-the-art defense for products liability - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/fl/title-xlv-torts/fl-st-sect-768-1257/
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