After the Landmark 1916 MacPherson Case, Any Foreseeable Plaintiff Can

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After the landmark 1916 MacPherson case, any foreseeable plaintiff can sue a manufacturer for its breach of duty of care.

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Okies

A term originally used to describe residents of Oklahoma during the Dust Bowl era, it now refers broadly to people who migrated from the central United States during economic hardships.

1930s

A decade marked by the Great Depression, affecting economies worldwide with severe economic downturns, high unemployment rates, and significant social and political impacts.

Stock Market Crash

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Great Depression

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