Question 1

Airsoft, Inc. makes toys. Airsoft intentionally mislabels its packaged products to conceal a defect. Trusting and relying on the mislabeling, Bing buys an Airsoft product and suffers an injury. Airsoft is most likely liable for

Accepted Answer

A)  product misuse.
B)  fraud.
C)  privity of contract.
D)  comparative negligence.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

A seller who introduces into commerce an unreasonably dangerous product may be subject to a tort action for strict liability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Product misuse is recognized as a defense to a claim for product liability only when the particular misuse was reasonably foreseeable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A product liability claim against the manufacturer of a product that is subject to extensive government regulation may be preempted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A manufacturer or seller has a duty to warn about a risk that is obvious or commonly known.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Manufacturers are commonly held liable when their negligence causes users of their products to be injured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Sea Wind Corporation makes boats. Teresa files a product liability suit against Sea Wind, alleging a design defect. In deciding whether to hold the maker liable, the court may consider an alternative design's

Accepted Answer

A)  popularity among boat designers.
B)  attractiveness to boat buyers.
C)  frequency of use among boat makers.
D)  effect on Sea Wind's boat.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Soda Bubbles Corporation makes soft drinks. Toby drinks a Soda beverage, which proves defective and injures him. One justification for holding Soda strictly liable for the harm caused to Toby is that

Accepted Answer

A)  Soda is in a better position than Toby to bear the cost of her injury.
B)  Toby is a consumer, not a corporation.
C)  making products is an abnormally dangerous activity.
D)  Soda and Toby are in privity.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

DIY-Haul, Inc., makes, sells, and leases hauling equipment for consumer use. Ed files a product liability suit against DIY-Haul, alleging a design defect. In deciding whether to hold the maker liable, the court may consider

Accepted Answer

A)  the assumptions of DIY-Haul.
B)  the identity of DIY-Haul's owner.
C)  the intentions of DIY-Haul.
D)  the expectations of the ordinary consumer.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Baby Things Inc. makes and sells a crib to Cara. Baby Things fails to exercise "due care" to make the crib safe, and Cara's child Dua is injured as a result. Baby Things is most likely liable for

Accepted Answer

A)  fraud.
B)  misrepresentation.
C)  negligence
D)  strict liability.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Under the doctrine of strict liability, persons are liable only for the results of their intentional acts or their failure to exercise due care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Wild Life is not a corporation.
B)  the public is considered inherently negligent.
C)  the activity is extremely risky.
D)  the amount of liability can be added to the costs of attendance.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Exam 7: Strict Liability and Product Liability

Baby Things Inc. makes and sells a crib to Cara. Baby Things fails to exercise "due care" to make the crib safe, and Cara's child Dua is injured as a result. Baby Things is most likely liable for

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Soda Bubbles Corporation makes soft drinks. Toby drinks a Soda beverage, which proves defective and injures him. One justification for holding Soda strictly liable for the harm caused to Toby is that

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Airsoft, Inc. makes toys. Airsoft intentionally mislabels its packaged products to conceal a defect. Trusting and relying on the mislabeling, Bing buys an Airsoft product and suffers an injury. Airsoft is most likely liable for

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Manufacturers are commonly held liable when their negligence causes users of their products to be injured.

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DIY-Haul, Inc., makes, sells, and leases hauling equipment for consumer use. Ed files a product liability suit against DIY-Haul, alleging a design defect. In deciding whether to hold the maker liable, the court may consider

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A seller who introduces into commerce an unreasonably dangerous product may be subject to a tort action for strict liability.

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A product liability claim against the manufacturer of a product that is subject to extensive government regulation may be preempted.

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A manufacturer or seller has a duty to warn about a risk that is obvious or commonly known.

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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

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Product misuse is recognized as a defense to a claim for product liability only when the particular misuse was reasonably foreseeable.

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Sea Wind Corporation makes boats. Teresa files a product liability suit against Sea Wind, alleging a design defect. In deciding whether to hold the maker liable, the court may consider an alternative design's

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Under the doctrine of strict liability, persons are liable only for the results of their intentional acts or their failure to exercise due care.

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Exam 7: Strict Liability and Product Liability

Baby Things Inc. makes and sells a crib to Cara. Baby Things fails to exercise "due care" to make the crib safe, and Cara's child Dua is injured as a result. Baby Things is most likely liable for

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Soda Bubbles Corporation makes soft drinks. Toby drinks a Soda beverage, which proves defective and injures him. One justification for holding Soda strictly liable for the harm caused to Toby is that

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Airsoft, Inc. makes toys. Airsoft intentionally mislabels its packaged products to conceal a defect. Trusting and relying on the mislabeling, Bing buys an Airsoft product and suffers an injury. Airsoft is most likely liable for

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Manufacturers are commonly held liable when their negligence causes users of their products to be injured.

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DIY-Haul, Inc., makes, sells, and leases hauling equipment for consumer use. Ed files a product liability suit against DIY-Haul, alleging a design defect. In deciding whether to hold the maker liable, the court may consider

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A seller who introduces into commerce an unreasonably dangerous product may be subject to a tort action for strict liability.

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A product liability claim against the manufacturer of a product that is subject to extensive government regulation may be preempted.

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A manufacturer or seller has a duty to warn about a risk that is obvious or commonly known.

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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

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Product misuse is recognized as a defense to a claim for product liability only when the particular misuse was reasonably foreseeable.

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Sea Wind Corporation makes boats. Teresa files a product liability suit against Sea Wind, alleging a design defect. In deciding whether to hold the maker liable, the court may consider an alternative design's

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Under the doctrine of strict liability, persons are liable only for the results of their intentional acts or their failure to exercise due care.

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