Under the Rule of Caveat Emptor, the Producer of a Defective

question 39

Multiple Choice

Under the rule of caveat emptor, the producer of a defective product that caused injury to a consumer was:

• A) not liable in either tort law or contract law
• B) liable in tort law to any injured consumer if negligence by the producer could be shown
• C) liable in tort law to consumers who bought the good under the rule of strict liability
• D) liable in contract to all consumers who used the product under the rule of res ipsa loquitur
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Acute Wounds

Wounds that occur suddenly and heal at a predictable and expected rate, such as cuts or surgical incisions.

Typical Healing Time

The usual duration needed for a wound or medical condition to recover and return to a state of health.

Eschar

A slough or piece of dead tissue that is cast off from the surface of the skin, particularly after a burn injury.

Pressure Ulcer

A localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear.