California: Sophisticated User Doctrine On The Block

In early January, the California Supreme Court agreed to hear an issue hotly debated in products cases around the country: (1) Does the sophisticated user doctrine apply in California? (2) If so, does it apply to strict liability causes of action, and who qualifies as a "sophisticated user?" Johnson v. American Standard, Inc., S139206, 133 Cal.App.4th 496, review granted 1/4/06.