The Cutter Incident: Liability Without FaultHow a polio vaccine disaster redefined corporate risk.

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Rules Written in Blood

A contaminated polio vaccine in 1955 led to a devastating, man-made epidemic. The tragedy at Cutter Laboratories resulted in thousands of polio cases and several deaths, even though the company had followed all existing government regulations. The subsequent court case established a new legal precedent, holding a company responsible for the harm its product caused, regardless of negligence. This single event forever changed how all industries approach product safety and corporate accountability.