(a) A seller that did not manufacture a product is not liable for harm caused to the claimant by that product unless the claimant proves:
- (1) that the seller participated in the design of the product;
- (2) that the seller altered or modified the product and the claimant's harm resulted from that alteration or modification;
- (3) that the seller installed the product, or had the product installed, on another product and the claimant's harm resulted from the product's installation onto the assembled product;
(4) that:
- (A) the seller exercised substantial control over the content of a warning or instruction that accompanied the product;
- (B) the warning or instruction was inadequate; and
- (C) the claimant's harm resulted from the inadequacy of the warning or instruction;
(5) that:
- (A) the seller made an express factual representation about an aspect of the product;
- (B) the representation was incorrect;
- (C) the claimant relied on the representation in obtaining or using the product; and
- (D) if the aspect of the product had been as represented, the claimant would not have been harmed by the product or would not have suffered the same degree of harm;
(6) that:
- (A) the seller actually knew of a defect to the product at the time the seller supplied the product; and
- (B) the claimant's harm resulted from the defect; or
(7) that the manufacturer of the product is:
- (A) insolvent; or
- (B) not subject to the jurisdiction of the court.
- (b) This section does not apply to a manufacturer or seller whose liability in a products liability action is governed by Chapter 2301, Occupations Code. In the event of a conflict, Chapter 2301, Occupations Code, prevails over this section.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 204, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.