Direct-Buy Ltd is a nationally known Australian company that distributes household products direct to the public through catalogues. It has been selling a dishwashing liquid called ‘Kleen-up', promoting it as a ‘Fantastic new product. Your dishes will love it!'
‘Kleen-up' is imported by DB (Imports) Ltd, a subsidiary of Direct-Buy Ltd, from the manufacturer in Bolivia. A customer, Mrs Jones, saw the Direct-Buy catalogue and bought a bottle of ‘Kleen-up'. Mrs Jones' house help, Mrs Wotts, developed a severe skin rash on the palms of her hands after using the product. Following a close inspection of the bottle, it was noticed that in the small print on the label was the advice ‘Discontinue use if irritation occurs'.
Does Mrs Wotts have an action(s) for compensation for her injuries?