A Wholesale Distributor Who Is Named in a Product Liability

question 62

Multiple Choice

A wholesale distributor who is named in a product liability suit based on strict liability could avoid liability if:

• A) the plaintiff had not purchased the product causing the injury
• B) the distributor exercised reasonable care in all ways with respect to the product causing the injury
• C) this product had been used for many years by other users without injury
• D) this defect which caused the injury occurred after the product left the distributor
• E) the product has been redesigned to eliminate the problem which caused the injury in this case

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Definitions:

Extra Benefits

Additional advantages or services provided beyond the standard or expected, often included in employment contracts, insurance policies, or membership programs.

Extra Costs

Expenses that are not anticipated, often occurring outside of normal or planned operating expenses.

Scarce Resources

Resources that are limited in supply, which can lead to competition for their use or access.

Economic Wants

Economic wants are desires that can be satisfied through the consumption of goods and services, which are often influenced by factors such as income, taste, and cultural trends.