With Regard to #110, Suppose That Jill Had Been Using

question 40

Multiple Choice

With regard to #110, suppose that Jill had been using the skates for one year when the wheel fell off. Which of the following best summarizes the manufacturer's liability?

• A) There is no liability because of assumption of risk.
• B) There is no liability because the skates are one-year old.
• C) There could be liability if the wheel fell off due to defective design and there is no change in the design over the course of the last year.
• D) There is no liability because manufacturers are excused from liability when there is passage of this much time.
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Strict Liability

A legal principle that holds an individual or entity responsible for their actions or products, without the need to prove negligence or fault.

Fault

Responsibility for wrongdoing, error, or negligence, often determining liability in legal contexts.

Comparative Negligence

A legal doctrine in tort law that reduces the amount of damages a plaintiff can recover in a negligence-based claim, based upon the degree to which the plaintiff's own negligence contributed to cause the injury.

Assault

A deliberate action by someone that causes another person to fear an immediate harmful or offensive touch.