Bob Is Shopping in Carl's Hardware Store When a Nail

question 37

Essay

Bob is shopping in Carl's Hardware Store when a nail gun in use by Dan, one of Carl's employees, fires without warning and hits Bob in the leg. Carl checks the gun and discovers that it was assembled improperly. Bob files a suit against Eagle Tools, Inc., the manufacturer of the gun, for product liability, on the ground of strict liability. What are the elements for an action based on strict liability? In whose favor is the court likely to rule and why?​

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Definitions:

Delphi Poll

A method of gathering data and achieving consensus among a group of experts through a series of questionnaires interspersed with feedback.

Mental Health Experts

Professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health disorders, such as psychologists, psychiatrists, and licensed counselors.

Aversive Conditioning

A form of behavioral therapy that involves using unpleasant stimuli to reduce or eliminate undesirable behaviors.

Cognitive Restructuring

A therapeutic process aimed at identifying and challenging negative thought patterns to alter unwanted behavior and emotions.