Product Liability of Aggregator Owners

The volume of online commerce is increasing every year. Nevertheless, purchasing goods on an online marketplace is sometimes associated with serious risks of harm. Injured parties often file lawsuits directly with the marketplace, but the latter are in no hurry to satisfy the claims, as they insist on their purely intermediary role. The article is devoted to substantiation of product liability of aggregator owners for damage caused by defective goods. The author cites the positive experience of foreign legal orders, where such liability is allowed. In addition, the study reflects political and legal considerations in favour of holding the owners of aggregates liable.