Delta Company Makes and Sells Table Saws,which Are Designed to Be

question 33

Essay

Delta Company makes and sells table saws,which are designed to be safe if used properly.Erin buys a Delta saw and lends it to her neighbor Frank.To reach a toolbox on a high shelf in his garage,Frank props the saw at an angle against a cabinet and climbs onto the saw.Frank loses his footing,slips off the saw,falls on the blade,and is injured.He files a product liability suit against Delta,on the ground of negligence.On what basis could Delta prevail?

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Definitions:

Utilitarianism

An approach to ethical reasoning in which ethically correct behavior is related to an evaluation of the consequences of a given action on those who will be affected by it. In utilitarian reasoning, a “good” decision is one that results in the greatest good for the greatest number of people affected by the decision.

Principle of Rights Theory

A framework in ethical theory that posits certain rights are fundamental and must be respected and protected in moral and legal decisions.

Industry Code of Ethics

A set of principles and guidelines designed to help professionals in a specific industry maintain integrity and ethical standards in their work.

National Association of Manufacturers

A leading industrial trade association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states.