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Torts III

Torts III. American Business Law LiU 2013. Product liability. 1) Includes manufacturers , wholesalers , distributors , retailers . l essors , freebies (Rest. 3rd of Torts § 1) 2) Unreasonably dangerous product 3) Reaches the customer without alterations. Strict liability.

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Torts III

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  1. Torts III

    American Business Law LiU 2013
  2. Product liability 1) Includesmanufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers. lessors, freebies (Rest. 3rd of Torts § 1) 2) Unreasonablydangerousproduct 3) Reaches the customerwithout alterations
  3. Strictliability Strictliability for unreasonablydefectiveproducts: Manufacturingdefects Design defects(unreasonablydangerous) Wrong material Failuretoinclude features thatwould make the productsafer Inadequatewarnings or instructions
  4. Miscellanous How is the determination made? Risk-utility test Consumers’ reasonableexpectations Defenses? 1) Product misuse/contributorynegligence 2)Assumptionof risk 3)Sophisticatedbuyer 4)Manufacturedaccordingto normal standards
  5. Electrolux-case (wood cutter) The facts of the case? Legal question? Analysis? Conclusion?
  6. Autoliv-case The facts of the case? Legal question? Analysis? Conclusion?
  7. McDonalds case The facts of the case? Legal question? Analysis? Conclusion?
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