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
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.
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.
The correct answer is <em>b), most states had passed some safety laws, but enforcement varied.
</em>
As the laws were not enforced, the working conditions were to a minimum. People worked in horrible conditions. Most of them risk themselves doing its activities due to unsafe practices. Accidents were common because there were no training and safety measures to prepare the worker and prevent labor risks.
