13.1 Mrs. Roper purchased a new type of leash for her dog that claimed to adjust

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13.1

Mrs. Roper purchased a new type of leash for her dog that claimed to adjust to the size of the dog's neck and body. While wearing the new leash, her dog ran after a squirrel and was strangled by the leash before she could get it off. What would be the best type of product liability claim for Mrs. Roper?

Sierra decided to paint her house. She gave the sales clerk at DYI Warehouse a swatch labeled "sunshine yellow" and asked them to mix it using Hitone brand paint. When she arrived home and opened the can, they were a greenish-blue color that she did not like. She took the cans back to the store and asked for her money back. The clerk refused but said he could re-mix the paint and she could buy 5 more cans. Which of the following is true?

Emma and her friends bought fireworks for a big Fourth-of-July celebration. While setting off some of the fireworks, the wind blew the sparks into a tent setting it on fire. The fire then spread to their house doing $200,000 worth of damage before it could be put out by the fire department. Emma is now suing the maker of the fireworks. What would be the best defense for the fireworks manufacturer?

d. Contributory negligence.

Hunter bought a new Turfmate brand lawn mower from Equipment Depot. While mowing the lawn, the blade stopped moving. Hunter tipped over the mower, and gave the blade a push with his hand despite the warning on the mower not to tip over the mower or touch the blades. The mower started back immediately and Hunter's hand was severely cut. Who will be liable for Hunter's injuries?

Justin saw an ad from Big Buys Electronics stating that they had brand new computers for only $250. When he went to Big Buys to purchase the computer, he was told that they only had one of those and it had already been sold. But the salesperson showed him some other computers and Justin ended up paying $550 for a computer. When Justin got home, he realized he had been conned into buying a more expensive computer. Which unlawful sales tactic was he a victim of?

a. Improper instructions. b. Improper warnings. c. Errors in manufacturing. d. Design defects.

Explanation / Answer

13.1 Answer-B Improper Warnings. The leash manufacturer did not notify or mention the consequences of using the product.

13.2 Answer-A DYI Warehouse is in violation of the implied warranty of fitness for a particular use. The Clerk refused to return the money to the Customer in spite of being wrong in that situation.

13.3 Answer- C Comparative negligence. Comparative negligence is an act which deals with the damages that have happened due to the negligence of the party.

13.4 Answer- D Hunter. Despite the warning on the mower, Hunter tipped over it. So, Hunter himself will be liable for his injuries as the Company did the right thing by providing safety precautions.

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