Jean Is Playing a Video Game on a Defective Disk

question 60

Multiple Choice

Jean is playing a video game on a defective disk that melts in her game player,starting a fire that injures her hands.Jean files a suit against K-Tech,Inc.,the game's manufacturer.K-Tech is held liable under the doctrine of strict liability.A significant appli-cation of this doctrine is in the area of

• A)cyber torts.
• B)intentional torts.
• C)product liability.
• D)unintentional torts.

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Definitions:

Nervous System

A complex network of nerves and cells that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body, facilitating bodily functions and responses.

Process Information

The act of taking in, interpreting, and making sense of information.

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Skeletal Muscles

Muscles attached to bones that are responsible for voluntary movements of the body.