Asked by Keaton O'Brien on Apr 24, 2024

Consumer Goods Corporation sells products that are poorly made. Tina, who has never bought a product from Consumer Goods, files a suit against the firm alleging that its products are defective. The firm could ask for dismissal of the suit on the basis:

A) that the case is not ripe.
B) that the case is moot.
C) that Tina does not have standing.
D) that Tina cannot sue a corporation.
E) that only a state entity has jurisdiction to sue a corporation in its borders.

Defective Products

Products that are not safe for their intended use due to design, manufacturing, or labeling flaws.

Standing

Refers to the legal right of an individual or entity to initiate a lawsuit, predicated on having a sufficient connection to and harm from the law or action challenged.

  • Grasp the key tenets of standing, mootness, ripeness, and personal jurisdiction in the framework of legal disputes.
  • Understand the procedures and grounds for dismissing a lawsuit, including lack of standing and case ripeness.