Worldwide Toys Sells a Game in Which the Players Throw

question 30

Multiple Choice

Worldwide Toys sells a game in which the players throw heavy steel balls,about 1 inch in diameter,at knock-down targets that are placed approximately 20 feet from where the player stands when throwing the balls.There have been a number of injuries caused by persons being struck by the balls while the game is being played.If the balls were made any lighter,they would not be able to knock down the targets when thrown at them.In a product liability suit,most likely:

• A) Worldwide will win, because this is an unavoidably dangerous product.
• B) Worldwide will win, because the players are contributorily negligent if they throw the balls when others are around.
• C) Worldwide will win, because throwing the balls when other persons are around amounts to misuse of the product.
• D) Worldwide will lose, unless the instruction manual contains a warning to not throw the balls so as to cause a risk to others.
• E) Worldwide will lose, because this product has too little utility to justify a design with these known dangers.

---

Definitions:

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

A U.S. government agency responsible for coordinating responses to disasters that overwhelm the resources of local and state authorities.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

A U.S. federal agency charged with protecting human health and the environment by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress.

Crisis Intervention

A method of short-term support with the aim of stabilizing individuals in acute psychological distress and preventing further deterioration of their mental health.

Duration

The length of time that something lasts or continues.