Maurice Vaturi
Senior Counsel
Premises Liability
Toronto Product Liability Lawyerfor victims of dangerous and defective products
Trusted by injured consumers across Ontario
Overview
If you were injured by a defective product, our experienced product liability lawyer team in Toronto is ready to fight for the full compensation your losses support. At VC Lawyers, our dedicated Toronto product liability lawyer team represents consumers and workers across Toronto and throughout Ontario who have suffered serious personal injury due to a defective or dangerous product, from faulty medical devices and exploding lithium-ion batteries to defective automotive parts and dangerous household appliances. We are a product liability law firm that works on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win.
Defective products can cause catastrophic, life-altering injuries. Under Canada’s product liability laws and Ontario’s common law negligence framework, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers all owe a duty of care to every person who might reasonably use their products. When they place unsafe products in the marketplace, our team of product liability lawyers holds every responsible party accountable, regardless of where in the world the manufacturer is located.
Contact us today for a free consultation. Serving all of Ontario. Available 24/7.
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Every product liability case deserves a careful look
The first 30-minute consultation is free and confidential. We will tell you within that conversation what your realistic options are, and what to do next.
No fee unless we recover. Home and hospital visits available across the GTA.
The basics
What Is Product Liability Law in Ontario?
Product liability law in Ontario is governed by common law negligence principles and the Sale of Goods Act. Canadian product liability law provides consumers with the right to expect that the products they purchase are safe for their intended use. When a product is defective or a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer fails to protect the public, injured persons have the right to file a product liability claim and pursue full compensation for every loss caused by the defective product.
Our product liability lawyers in Toronto handle three primary categories of product liability claims:
Design defect claims
where the entire product line is inherently dangerous because of a flawed design. A design flaw that makes every unit of a product unsafe, regardless of how it was manufactured, gives rise to liability against the product manufacturer and, in many cases, every party in the supply chain. Strict liability principles apply in the most serious design defect cases where the product is unreasonably dangerous.Manufacturing defect claims
where an error during the production or assembly process makes a specific unit dangerous compared to its intended design. Our product liability litigation team works with forensic engineers and materials scientists to perform failure analysis that proves exactly how and why a manufacturing defect occurred and how it caused the injured person’s injuries.Failure to warn claims
where the product is defective not because of how it was made but because the manufacturer failed to provide adequate warnings about known dangerous side effects, risks, or usage limitations. Failure to warn liability holds companies responsible when they ignore known product defects or fail to communicate risks clearly to consumers.
Understanding which category of defect applies to your specific product liability case is critical to building the strongest possible claim. Our experienced product liability lawyers assess every case from day one to identify the most effective legal theory and every liable party in the supply chain.
Liable parties
Who Is Liable in a Product Liability Case in Ontario?
One of the most important principles in Canadian product liability law is that liability is not limited to the product manufacturer alone. Our Toronto product liability lawyers identify every party who may bear responsibility for a defective or dangerous product injury, including:
Product manufacturers
the company that designed or assembled the defective product. The product manufacturer is typically the primary defendant in product liability litigation, as they are responsible for the product’s design, safety testing, and compliance with applicable standards.Distributors
companies that distributed the unsafe product through the supply chain from the manufacturer to the retailer. A distributor may be held liable where they knew or ought to have known that the product was defective or dangerous.Retailers
the store or platform that sold the defective product to the consumer. Retailers who place dangerous products in the hands of consumers can face product liability claims even if they did not manufacture the defective item.Component parts manufacturers
where a defect in a single component, such as a faulty automotive airbag or a defective surgical implant component, caused the injury, the component manufacturer is a separately liable party.International manufacturers
our product liability law firm has the resources and experience to pursue manufacturers even when they are located outside Ontario or Canada, ensuring that geographic barriers do not shield negligent companies from accountability.
Our team of product liability lawyers pursues every liable party to ensure the maximum pool of recovery is available for every client we represent.
What we handle
Common Defective and Dangerous Products Our Product Liability Lawyers Handle
Defective products can cause serious injury across a wide range of consumer and industrial categories. Our defective product lawyers regularly handle product liability cases involving:
Automotive parts
faulty airbags, defective brakes, malfunctioning steering components, and defective tires that cause car accidents and serious injuries. If a vehicle part failure contributed to your motor vehicle accident, our product liability lawyer team integrates your product liability lawsuit with your accident benefits claim for maximum recovery.Medical devices
defective hip implants, pacemakers, surgical mesh, and other medical devices that cause permanent internal injuries, require revision surgery, or were subject to recall. Medical devices are among the most consequential and high-value product liability cases our legal team handles in Ontario.Pharmaceutical products
medications with undisclosed dangerous side effects or inadequate warnings about known risks. Product liability claims against pharmaceutical manufacturers require expert medical evidence and rigorous scientific analysis.Children’s products
defective toys, unsafe furniture, unstable cribs and strollers, and children’s products containing toxic materials or presenting choking hazards. Families injured by defective children’s products deserve maximum accountability from manufacturers who prioritize profit over child safety.Electronic devices
overheating laptops, exploding e-cigarettes, defective lithium-ion batteries, and faulty wiring in household electronics that cause fires and serious burn injuries. These product cases require forensic engineering analysis of the specific unit involved.Industrial machinery and tools
power tools lacking legally mandated safety guards, industrial equipment without proper safety shut-offs, and construction machinery with structural defects that cause workplace injuries.Contaminated food products
food contamination, undisclosed allergens, and mislabelled products that cause illness or serious personal injury to consumers.
Defective products can cause catastrophic harm regardless of the category. Defective and dangerous products that enter the Toronto marketplace affect consumers across all areas of Ontario. Our product liability lawyers have experience handling product liability cases across every major product category.
Avoid these mistakes
What NOT to Do After Being Injured by a Defective Product
Do not throw away the product.
The defective product itself is the single most important piece of evidence in your product liability claim. Preserve the product exactly as it was after the incident, including all packaging, manuals, receipts, and accessories. Our lawyers will arrange for forensic testing.Do not attempt to repair the product.
Tampering with the item after an injury may allow the manufacturer to argue that you caused the defect yourself, seriously undermining your product liability case.Do not sign any “refund and release” forms.
Companies frequently offer a quick refund, replacement, or gift card in exchange for signing a release that waives your right to sue for personal injuries. Never sign anything without first speaking to a product liability attorney.Do not delay.
Digital logs, perishable materials, and other time-sensitive evidence can disappear within days. Contact a product liability lawyer today to begin the preservation process immediately.
Immediate steps
What to Do After Being Injured by a Defective or Dangerous Product
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Preserve the product.
Keep the defective product, all packaging, and any related materials exactly as they are. Do not return the item to the store or the manufacturer. - 02
Document your injuries and the scene.
Photograph the product, any resulting fire, damage, or malfunction, and your physical injuries immediately after the incident. - 03
Keep your proof of purchase.
Your receipt, credit card statement, or order confirmation establishes the chain of commerce and identifies every party in the supply chain from manufacturer to retailer. - 04
Seek immediate medical treatment.
Same-day medical records documenting your injuries and their cause are critical evidence for your product liability claim. - 05
Contact a product liability lawyer immediately.
Our product liability litigation team issues preservation notices, secures the product in a formal chain of custody, and begins the forensic engineering process before critical evidence is lost.
Our process
How Our Toronto Product Liability Lawyers Handle Your Case
Our experienced product liability lawyers follow a rigorous, evidence-driven process in every product liability case. It is designed to prove exactly how the product caused your injury and to hold every responsible party fully accountable.
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Free Consultation
We review your purchase history, the nature of the product failure, and the injuries caused by the defective product. We advise on the strength of your product liability claim and every liable party in the supply chain, with no obligation and no cost. - 02
Product Preservation and Forensic Testing
We secure the defective product in a formal chain of custody and send it to our forensic engineering partners for failure analysis. Our engineering experts identify the specific manufacturing defect, design flaw, or failure to warn that caused your injury, providing the objective technical evidence required to prove liability. - 03
Discovery and Document Subpoenas
We subpoena the manufacturer’s internal emails, safety testing records, prior complaint logs, and recall documentation to determine whether they knew about the product defect before your injury occurred. In many product liability cases, this discovery reveals that companies knowingly ignored safety risks to protect their profits. - 04
Multi-Party Litigation
Our product liability litigation team pursues every responsible party, including the manufacturer, the distributor, and the retailer, through negotiation and, where necessary, full product liability litigation at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. We have the resources to pursue product manufacturer defendants located anywhere in Canada or internationally. - 05
Payout
We pursue a settlement or court judgment that covers all medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, property damages, future care costs, and in appropriate cases, punitive damages against companies that knowingly placed dangerous products in consumers’ hands.
Compensation
What Compensation Can You Recover from a Product Liability Claim?
Our product liability lawyer team pursues full compensation for every loss caused by a defective product injury:
Pain and suffering
for the physical trauma and long-term impact on your quality of life and personal injuryMedical expenses and rehabilitation
coverage for surgeries, specialized therapy, nursing care, and every medical bill resulting from the defective product injuryLost income
reimbursement for missed work and future loss of earning capacity where serious injuries affect your ability to return to employmentProperty damages
if the defective product caused a fire, flood, or structural damage to your home or vehicleFuture care costs
long-term funding for ongoing treatment, psychological support, and specialist carePunitive damages
in cases where a manufacturer knowingly ignored product defects or hid known safety risks from consumers to maximize profit, Ontario courts may award additional punitive damages
Our personal injury lawyers calculate every present and future cost so that the compensation claimed truly reflects the full, lifelong impact of your injuries due to a defective product.
Why VC Lawyers
Why Choose VC Lawyers as Your Product Liability Lawyer in Toronto?
When you need experienced product liability lawyers who can take on global manufacturers and large-scale retailers, VC Lawyers delivers results.
Forensic Engineering Network
Our product liability litigation team works with specialized engineers, materials scientists, and product testing laboratories to perform rigorous failure analysis. That analysis proves exactly how and why the product caused your injury, with scientific precision.Multi-Jurisdictional Reach
We pursue product manufacturer defendants located anywhere in Canada or internationally. No company escapes accountability simply by operating outside Ontario.No Win, No Fee
Product liability litigation is expensive. Our law firm carries every cent of the investigation, expert testing, and litigation costs upfront. You pay nothing on a contingency fee basis unless we win your case.$30M+ Recovered for Injury Victims
Our track record in serious personal injury and product liability cases across Toronto and throughout Ontario demonstrates our ability to deliver results against even the largest corporate defendants.24/7 Availability
Product failures like fires and structural collapses are emergencies. Our legal team is available around the clock to begin evidence preservation and notify regulatory bodies immediately.Serving All of Ontario
Our product liability lawyers represent clients in product liability cases across all areas of Ontario, from Toronto and Mississauga to Hamilton, Ottawa, and beyond.
Case results
Product Liability Case Results
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$1,200,000: Defective Medical Device
Secured for a client who suffered permanent internal injuries due to a failed surgical implant that was later recalled by the manufacturer. - 02
$450,000: Appliance Explosion
Recovered for a family who suffered severe burns and significant property damage after a defective lithium-ion battery ignited inside a household device. - 03
$275,000: Tool Safety Failure
Settlement for a tradesperson who lost a finger because a power tool lacked a legally mandated safety guard. That was a clear manufacturing defect and a failure to meet applicable safety standards.
Our team
The lawyers who will handle your case
Avi Vaturi
Partner
Jae Hyon Cho
Co-Managing Partner
Jun Ki Lee
Lawyer
Allan Weiss
Lawyer
Kate Min Kwon
Immigration Consultant
RCIC R529664 · RQIC 11726
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Product Liability Lawyer in Toronto
What is the difference between a design defect and a manufacturing defect?
A design defect means the entire product line is inherently dangerous because of how it was designed. Every unit is unsafe. A manufacturing defect means a specific error during production made one particular unit defective compared to its intended design. Both give rise to product liability claims under Canadian product liability law. In every case, our product liability lawyers assess which one applies, or whether both do.Do I need to have bought the product new to make a product liability claim?
No. Manufacturers owe a duty of care to anyone who might reasonably be expected to use their product, not just the original purchaser. If the product is defective and caused your injury, you may have a valid product liability claim regardless of where or how you acquired it.What if the product has already been recalled?
A product recall is powerful evidence that the manufacturer knew or ought to have known about the defect. If you were injured by a defective product in Toronto that was later recalled, contact a product liability lawyer today. A recall often strengthens your product liability case significantly.How long do I have to file a product liability claim in Ontario?
Ontario’s basic limitation period is 2 years from the day you discover the claim, which is often but not always the date of your injury. However, evidence such as digital logs, perishable materials, and the product itself can be destroyed or altered quickly. Contact our product liability lawyers immediately after your injury to protect your rights and preserve critical evidence.How much does a product liability lawyer cost?
Our product liability lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. There are no upfront costs, no hourly fees, and no legal charges unless we win your case. Need a product liability lawyer but concerned about the cost? Our contingency fee basis model means there is no financial risk to pursuing your claim with our team.What if I was partly responsible for the way I used the product?
In Ontario, a product manufacturer may argue that you misused the product or ignored warnings. However, if the product is defective or the warnings were inadequate, these arguments often fail. Our experienced product liability lawyers assess every misuse defence and build the evidence required to defeat it.
Where we work
Service areas
VC Lawyers serves clients throughout the Greater Toronto Area, including Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Burlington, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Newmarket, and Aurora. We also represent clients across Ontario through video consultations and home/hospital visits when needed.
Languages spoken at the firm include English, Korean (한국어), Hebrew, Mandarin, and others depending on lawyer assignment.
Our office is located at 1110 Finch Avenue West, Suite 310, in North York, with parking and TTC access (Finch West subway and bus connections).
Get in touch
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Tell us what happened and a lawyer will personally review your case. Personal injury consultations are free and there are no fees unless we win. For all other practice areas, a consultation fee applies.
- $30M+ recovered for injury clients
- Available 24/7, including weekends
- Service in English, Korean, and 6+ more languages
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Need a Product Liability Lawyer? Speak with Our Toronto Team Today for a Free Consultation
If you were injured by a defective product anywhere in Toronto or across Ontario, do not wait. Evidence disappears fast, and manufacturers have experienced legal teams that begin building their defence immediately.Our product liability lawyers are ready to fight for you. Contact us today for a free consultation, with no obligation, to discuss your case and understand your legal rights. Our product liability law firm carries all costs on a contingency fee basis, and we only get paid when we win.Need a lawyer for a product liability case? Contact our Toronto product liability lawyer team now. We are available 24/7 and serve clients in product liability cases across all areas of Ontario.
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