Chapter 7 HW Flashcards
T/F: The doctrine of strict liability applies to all sellers of goods, including wholesalers
True
T/F: A defective product is an unreasonably dangerous product when it’s dangerous behind the expectation of the ordinary consumer
True
Cultivator Inc. designs and makes tractors, balers, and other farm equipment. In a product liability suit based on negligence, can Cultivator be held liable for the growth of the equipment sales?
No
Bright ‘n’ Clean Company makes shampoo and other hair products. Cub is injured by the use of one of their products and sues the company for product liability based on negligence. To win, Cub must show that…
Bright ‘n’ Clean failed to use due care in making the product
Steps & Rungs Inc. makes ladders. Ty discovers that his Steps & Rungs ladder is defective and sues the maker for product liability based on strict liability. To win, Ty must show that…
The ladder was in defective condition when Steps & Rungs sold it
Recharge Corporation makes batteries. Sol is injured when the Recharge battery in his phone bursts into flames. In Sol’s product liability suit against the maker, alleging a design defect, the court may consider…
An available alternative design
Stan, an air conditioning and heating technician, files a suit against Temp-Set Corporation, alleging that it’s thermostats are unreasonably dangerous due to the possibility of electrical shock while being installed. Temp-Set’s best defense is most likely…
Knowledgeable user
Safe-T Company makes electrical cords and other connectors for electronic devices. Tina files a product liability suit against them, alleging a warning defect. In deciding whether to hold Safe-T liable, the court may consider…
The obvious risks of this product
T/F: In a product liability case based on negligence, a defendant may be liable even if the plaintiff hasn’t met the requirements for an action in negligence
False. The plaintiff must meet ALL requirements for all cases, not just negligence cases
Wild Life LLC keeps and displays domestic and wild animals in a rural setting for an interested public. Strict liability is imposed on this activity because…
The activity is extremely risky
