Can a product liability lawsuit claim that marijuana caused harm?

Although not direct examples of filed civil cases, these two situations provide context for how plaintiffs in product liability litigation might claim that marijuana caused them to hurt themselves or others, blaming too high a dose of THC. A key aspect of almost any product liability case involving cannabis will be the question of causation.

What types of product liability actions will the cannabis industry face?

This article looks at the types of product liability actions that the cannabis industry may face, and provides some basic guidance on how to best prepare for, and defend, these potentially costly litigations. One type of case the cannabis industry may see going forward is failure to warn litigation.

What is a product liability case involving cannabis?

A key aspect of almost any product liability case involving cannabis will be the question of causation. Plaintiffs' cases will require expert testimony proving that cannabis is capable of causing the alleged injury (general causation), and that it in fact caused the specific injury (specific causation).