Fact Pattern 10-1
Polly buys a new iron and uses it for a few months without incident. She was surprised, however, when one day the iron gave her a significant shock. She suffered no lasting damages, but did have some pain from the incident. A few weeks later she read in the newspaper that the manufacturer had known for over a year about the iron's propensity to shock users, but had refused to take recall measures. She also read that some users had been severely shocked. Polly was outraged but wondered if she could sue because she really did not have significant injuries.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 10-1.Which of the following would be an advantageous type of action with which Polly should become associated?
A) A unified action
B) A class action
C) A remedial action
D) A compensatory action

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A class action would be advantageous for Polly because it would allow her to join forces with other users who have been shocked by the same iron and sue the manufacturer for their negligence. This type of action would also help to ensure that the manufacturer is held accountable for their actions and that other consumers are protected from harm.

Fact Pattern 10-1 Polly Buys a New Iron and Uses It for a It