A Man Tries to Swallow a Pen as Part of a Circus

question 82

Multiple Choice

A man tries to swallow a pen as part of a circus act. The pen gets lodged in his throat, and he is taken to a hospital for immediate medical attention. The man sues the company that manufactured the pen. Which of the following would be the best defense for the pen manufacturer in this lawsuit?

• A) It can claim that the product carried generally known dangers.
• B) It can claim that the product was abnormally misused.
• C) It can claim that the injury was caused by a supervening event.
• D) It can claim that the plaintiff had assumed the risk when buying the product.

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