Which of the following would be most suitable to be tried under Comment k to section 402A of the Restatements (Second)of Torts?
A)Cases related to development of medicines
B)Cases of manufacturing defect
C)Cases of design defect
D)Cases of failure-to-warn

Question

Which of the following would be most suitable to be tried under Comment k to section 402A of the Restatements (Second)of Torts?
A)Cases related to development of medicines
B)Cases of manufacturing defect
C)Cases of design defect
D)Cases of failure-to-warn

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Imposing strict liability on "unavoidably unsafe" products,like certain medicines,might deter manufacturers from developing and marketing them.When products of this kind cause harm and a lawsuit follows,many courts follow Comment k to section 402A,which says that unavoidably unsafe products are neither defective nor unreasonably dangerous if they are properly prepared and accompanied by proper directions and a proper warning.

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