Question

Question 1 Under the __________ defense, a manufacturer is not liable to a sophisticated user of its product for failure to wan of a risk harm, or danger if the sophisticated user knew or should have known of the risk, harm, or danger. a. sophisticated user b. absolute user c. excused warning d. unnecessary warning

Answer 1

Answer:

A- Sophisticated User

Explanation:

A sophisticated user are end user who are expected to know the risks, harm or danger of a product . The manufacturer believes that they ought to know all the risks involved because they believe that they have all the experience, training and professional skills about the product's hazardous effects because they are the End User.

Therefore the Manufacturer is not liable to a sophisticated user product because they believe they ought to know about all the risks involved.

Answer 2

Answer:

a. Sophisticated user

Explanation:

The manufacturer is not taken at fault if the product sold had failed. He is also not taken to fault if there is any danger, harm or unseen risk that involves buying or handling the product. This is only applicable if the sophisticated user knows that there could be or that there will be harm that will become to them from using the product.

For example, if a skin product contains a certain ingredient that is well known to cause irritation and the manufacturer discloses this information, they are no  longer liable if a consumer decides to purchase this product and also having prior knowledge.