Bob Is Shopping in Carl's Hardware Store When a Nail

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Essay

Bob is shopping in Carl's Hardware Store when a nail gun held by Dan,one of Carl's employees,fires without warning and hits Bob in the leg.Carl checks the gun and discovers that it was assembled improperly.Bob files a suit against Eagle Tools,Inc. ,the manufacturer of the gun,for product liability,on the ground of strict liability.What are the elements for an action based on strict liability ?In whose favor is the court likely to rule?

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Definitions:

Given A Shock

Exposed to a sudden and surprising event or experience, often causing a disturbance.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique aimed at reducing phobic or anxiety responses through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation.

Phobic Cues

Specific stimuli that trigger an intense fear or phobia in an individual.

Deep Muscle Relaxation

A technique aimed at reducing physical tension and stress by systematically tensing and then relaxing specific muscle groups.