What are your rights with defective products that cause harm or loss?
The mica crisis in Donegal was laid bare in recent weeks after families gathered in Dublin in protest. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin.
For thousands of homeowners in Donegal and Mayo defective building blocks have left houses disintegrating and have forced residents out of their homes because they have been deemed structurally unsafe.
People are entitled to expect that the things they buy are safe. However, sometimes there are instances when some products may be faulty or defective and can cause serious personal injury and/or property damage, as a result.
