Discussion Under 250 Words Not An Essay Paper Format 9am EST

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Negligence and Product Liability are two of our main topics for this week. Negligence is an “unintentional tort” because it happens by accident. Product Liability arises when one is injured by a defective product. Consider the scenarios below. Choose one and determine if it describes negligence or product liability. Explain your answer and be sure to discuss the elements of any claims that may arise.

1) Daisy is driving in her car when her phone chimes. She picks up her phone and sees a text from her friend. While responding to the text Daisy runs a red light and causes an accident.

2) Janet just moved from Florida to Minnesota and is enjoying the scenery of a beautiful snowfall when she sees a person slip and fall on the ice on sidewalk in front of her house.

3) Larry is a lumberjack. He decides to purchase a new chainsaw. The first time Larry uses the chainsaw the product malfunctions and Larry is injured.

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In analyzing the scenarios presented, the distinction between negligence and product liability hinges on the nature of the conduct and causation of injury. Scenario three, involving Larry and the chainsaw, exemplifies product liability. Larry's injury results directly from a defective product, which suggests the manufacturer may be liable under theories such as strict liability, negligence in design or manufacturing, or failure to warn. Product liability claims typically require proof that the product was defectively designed, manufactured, or lacked proper warnings, leading to injury (Restatement (Third) of Torts: Product Liability, 1998).

Conversely, the scenarios involving Daisy and Janet exemplify negligence. Daisy's case demonstrates a breach of the duty of care owed to other drivers by engaging in distracted driving, leading to an accident—an unintentional breach of duty causing harm (Dissanayake, 2018). Janet's slip and fall involves an owner’s duty to maintain safe premises. If the owner failed to address icy conditions or warn visitors, this could be negligence. These cases focus on a failure to exercise reasonable care, resulting in injury (Prosser, 1984).

In conclusion, the key difference lies in whether injury results from a defect in the product itself or from a failure to exercise reasonable care. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for liability determination and legal recourse.

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