Sal Was at Home Going Through His Normal Workout When

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Sal was at home going through his normal workout when he bent his barbell bar. Sal is a professional bodybuilder, and this fact is obvious from his appearance. Sal went to his local sporting-goods store and was approached by a clerk wishing to assist him. Sal told the clerk about his problem and the clerk asked Sal to wait while an appropriate bar was located. The clerk presented Sal with a bar that the clerk said "is just what you need for your type of weight requirements." Sal paid for the bar and was returning home when he stopped at a health food restaurant. The drink that he ordered had an unusual taste, but the food establishment refused a refund. Sal became ill from the drink, which, as it turned out, had a toxic substance in it. Sal had to be hospitalized. When Sal was able to work out again, he attached the weights to the new bar and lifted the bar under his chin. The bar snapped in the middle and severely cut Sal. Sal is angry about the drink and the barbell. What are the applicable warranties involved? Does Sal have a cause of action?

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Definitions:

SCDs

Sequential Compression Devices; medical devices used to promote blood flow in the legs by applying sequential pressure.

Lower Extremity Circulation

The circulation of blood in the lower limbs of the body, which is crucial for delivering oxygen and nutrients to leg tissues and removing waste products.

Foot Cradle

A device placed at the end of a bed to keep bed sheets and blankets off the feet and legs, often used for individuals with sensitive skin or poor circulation.

Lateral Position

A body position where the person lies on their side, often used in medical settings for patients having difficulty breathing or to prevent aspiration.