Van Is Using His Wrench as a Hammer When the Wrench

question 12

Multiple Choice

Van is using his wrench as a hammer when the wrench breaks and a piece flies off,injuring his neighbor who is helping Van change a tire on Van's car.If Van sues the tool manufacturer,its best defense will be:

• A) consent.
• B) warranties have been disclaimed.
• C) product misuse.
• D) that the claim is an economic loss only.

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Definitions:

Setup Costs

Expenses related to preparing or configuring equipment or machinery for a specific task or production cycle, aside from initial setup.

Setup Times

The duration required to prepare or configure equipment or processes before starting a task or production.

Material Handling

Handling, protecting, storing, and controlling materials and merchandise through the phases of manufacturing, storage in warehouses, distribution to consumers, and their ultimate disposal.

Setup Cost

The expenses incurred to get equipment ready to process a different batch of goods.