Asked by Jacek Buczko on Jun 16, 2024

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Several firms within an industry are involved in manufacturing a harmful product.It is impossible to prove which firm produced the product and caused injury.Identify the type of liability that would arise in these circumstances.

A) Industrywide Liability
B) Strict Liability
C) No-privity determination
D) Breach of expresses warranty

Industrywide Liability

A legal theory holding all companies within an industry responsible for harm caused by hazardous products or practices, regardless of individual culpability.

Manufacturing

The process of converting raw materials, components, or parts into finished goods through the use of equipment, human labor, and machinery.

Harmful Product

A product that can cause injury, health issues, or detrimental effects to consumers due to its nature, design, or manufacturing.

  • Implement the concepts of product liability and recognize the situations that result in holding a party responsible.
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Monyea LeoneJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The legal theory called industrywide liability is a way for plaintiffs to bypass problems of causation that exist where several firms within an industry have manufactured a harmful standardized product,making it impossible for the plaintiff to prove which firm produced the product that injured her.