“Adams and his wife sued the relatives along with the toilet manufacturer and installer, alleging the toilet was improperly installed on a slope.
I am not sure how the toilet manufacturer is at fault. The toilet functioned properly. I don’t think they can fault bad design or faulty components.
Under the two doctrines I mentioned, if none of the other miscreants involved have enough dough to pay off the judgment, than the toilet manufacturer will get stuck with the bill, as they will be judged to have the deepest pockets.
Also under strict liability the manufacturer is liable, no matter how idiots abuse, misuse, or improperly modify their products.
No seat belt or air bags.