Everyday Law · California Court of Appeal
14h
AI illustrationA worker was injured by a robot. Can California sue the Japan-based manufacturer?
Your callCan California courts hold a Japan-based company accountable for a work injury?
TL;DR
- 1A maintenance technician was injured when a robotic machine malfunctioned at his job.
- 2He sued the robot's manufacturer, a Japanese company, asserting they should be held accountable in California.
- 3The court must decide if the Japanese company is under California's legal for this case.




