William, Who Is a Waiter, Is Injured When an Unopened

question 63

Multiple Choice

William, who is a waiter, is injured when an unopened bottle of cola explodes in his hand while he is putting it into the restaurant's cooler.If William wants to sue the bottling company for his injuries:

• A)he will lose, because it will be impossible for him to prove that the bottle was overpressurized by the bottler.
• B)he will lose, because the bottling company has no duty to him.
• C)he will probably win if the court allows him to use the res ipsa loquitur doctrine.
• D)he will win based on the last clear chance rule.

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