Legal envirngment of business... Assignment –Product and Service Liability Law
1. In the case Pelman v. McDonald’s why did the plaintiff lose?
2. In most states the statute of limitations for tort actions—including those for negligence-based product liability cases—is how long?
3. Does compliance with safety regulations constitute a defense to a negligence-based product liability action? Explain.
4. Why would a plaintiff in a product liability action suit might prefer breach of warranty over negligence?
5. Which defense will not permitted by most courts in a strict liability case?
6. Define the privity limitation and describe the significance of its downfall.
7. What is the purpose of statutes of repose?