Question

Stan, an air-conditioning and heating technician, files a suit against Temp-Set Corporation, alleging that its thermostats are unreasonably dangerous due to the possibility of electrical shock. Temp-Set's best defense is most likely ___________.
a. contributory negligence.
b. knowledgeable user.
c. commonly known danger.
d. none of the choices

Answer 1

Answer: option (B). knowledgeable user.

Explanation: knowledgeable user simply means If a particular danger is or should be commonly known by particular users of the product, the manufacturer need not warn those particular users. An example is a case of Stan, an air-conditioning and heating technician, files a suit against Temp-Set Corporation, alleging that its thermostats are unreasonably dangerous due to the possibility of electrical shock, Temp-Sets defense is knowledgeable user.