Asked by Bryce Folsom on Jul 07, 2024
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A and B entered a variety store owned by
C. A purchased two chocolate bars from C, and gave one to
B. Unknown to A, B, or C the chocolate bar which A gave to B contained a piece of metal that had fallen into the chocolate mix when the candy bar was made. When B attempted to eat the chocolate, she damaged a tooth. She was obliged to have the tooth repaired
Chocolate Bar
A confectionary item made primarily from chocolate and shaped into a rectangular form for consumption.
Metal
A material that is typically hard, opaque, shiny, and has good electrical and thermal conductivity, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
Damaged Tooth
An injury or deterioration of a tooth structure due to trauma, decay, or other external factors.
- Comprehend the concept of product liability and the duty of manufacturers towards consumers.
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Sierra LarkinJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
B has a potential product liability claim against the manufacturer of the chocolate bar for the injury caused by the foreign object (piece of metal) in the product, which was not expected to be there and caused harm during its intended use.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the concept of product liability and the duty of manufacturers towards consumers.