Asked by Clara J. Gomez on May 11, 2024
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Which of the following doctrines often proves helpful to plaintiffs who bring a product liability lawsuit alleging negligence?
A) Res judicata
B) Res ipsa loquitur
C) Caveat venditor
D) Caveat emptor
Res Ipsa Loquitur
A legal doctrine that allows for the presumption of negligence in a case where the accident occurring is the type which normally does not happen in the absence of negligence.
Product Liability
The legal liability a manufacturer or seller incurs for producing or selling a faulty product resulting in injury or harm to a consumer.
- Identify the consequences of negligence, strict liability, and comparative principles in cases of product liability.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the consequences of negligence, strict liability, and comparative principles in cases of product liability.
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