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Rick Has Just Been Told That He Will Have to Undergo

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Rick has just been told that he will have to undergo a second operation because the results of his first operation were not as expected. In the first operation, a small device was inserted near his damaged knee to stimulate bone growth with electrical impulses. The device was not working. The operation was performed by Dr. Jones, who is employed by St. Everybody's hospital. There is evidence that the device itself is faulty. The hospital had purchased the device from Medisci Ltd., which had purchased it directly from the manufacturer, Electrobo Ltd. The operation is not covered by any medical plan, and it will cost Rick $5000. Rick is very upset and wants to sue for damages. Which of the following is correct with respect to who Rick could sue and why?

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Definitions:

Automatic Learning

The unconscious assimilation of knowledge or skills through exposure and practice without explicit effort.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally triggers a response without the need for prior learning.

Unconditioned Response

An instinctive response to a stimulus that happens automatically, without the need for prior learning or conditioning.

Reflexes

are involuntary and nearly instantaneous movements in response to stimuli, which demonstrate the functioning of the nervous system.