Inherent Vice Direct

Hidden flaws in manufacturing that only manifest under expected conditions. 2. Thomas Pynchon’s Novel (2009)

Fruit rotting or milk spoiling naturally over time. Inherent vice

In a technical sense, inherent vice is an or damage to property that occurs because of the nature of the property itself, rather than an external force. Hidden flaws in manufacturing that only manifest under

Spontaneous combustion of certain materials or the rusting of iron. Inherent vice

In maritime and cargo insurance , insurers are generally not liable for damage caused by inherent vice. Common examples include: