Question
Mercer Mechanics offers a one-day sale on battery installation. During the progression of the day the mechanics at Mercers install over 200 batteries in various vehicles. Inappropriately one of the installed batteries had a manufacturer's defect as well as exploded within the vehicle which was being driven by Driver. Luckily Driver only sustained negligible injuries nonetheless his vehicle was destroyed.
(1) Is Mercer Mechanics' installation of the battery in Driver's automobile subject to Article 2 of the UCC? Why or why not?
(2) Explain the numerous business entities that Mercer Mechanics could have formed to conduct business. Debate the strategic considerations involved in each choice of entity. What are the compensations and drawbacks of each?