By December 9, 2026, all EU Member States must update their product liability laws to align with the (new) Product Liability Directive (EU) 2024/2853 (“PLD”). The PLD imposes liability on manufacturers of products (and other relevant parties) for harm caused by defective products, regardless of fault. The PLD modernizes the current EU product liability framework and renders the framework more claimant-friendly (see our previous blog post). It is expected to lead to an increase in claims, primarily as a result of the following changes:
