👉 Defendant engineering refers to the design, development, and implementation of a product or system that is intended to be used by another party but ultimately causes harm, injury, or loss. This can occur when the defendant's engineering decisions fall short of industry standards, safety regulations, or reasonable expectations, leading to negative consequences for the plaintiff. It involves a failure in the application of technical knowledge, oversight, or negligence that results in a breach of duty owed to the plaintiff. In legal terms, it is often analyzed under principles of negligence, strict liability, or breach of warranty, where the defendant's actions or omissions are scrutinized to determine if they met the required level of care and skill expected in their field.
