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

question 70

Essay

Cutter Company makes and sells table saws,which are designed to be safe if used properly.Erin buys a Cutter 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 Cutter,on the ground of negligence.On what basis could the maker prevail?

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Definitions:

Opportunist Crime

A crime committed without premeditation or planning, seizing the moment when it appears advantageous.

Employee Theft

The act of stealing assets, money, or proprietary information from one's employer or workplace.

Corporate Headquarters

The main office or central hub of a corporation where key managerial and executive activities occur, often seen as the symbolic and functional center of the company.

Board of Directors

A group of individuals elected by shareholders to oversee the activities and direction of a company.