Product Liability Legal Claims

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Parents of children affected by lead-tainted toys may have legal claims against Mattel for negligence, strict liability, and breach of warranty. Negligence involves failing to ensure product safety, strict liability holds the manufacturer accountable for distributing a defective product, and breach of warranty pertains to the toys not being safe for their intended use. These claims can be pursued if the toys caused harm, such as learning disabilities in children. Consulting with a local attorney can provide more personalized guidance on pursuing these claims.

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Under a reasonable patient standard, expert witnesses would be needed to help determine how much information should be disclosed to a patient. Question * options: True False
True. Under a reasonable patient standard, expert witnesses are often needed to help determine what a reasonable patient would need to know to make an informed decision, including the level and extent of information that should be disclosed.
If probable cause existed, there can be no tort of malicious prosecution even if the accused is acquitted. Question * options: True False
True. If probable cause existed for initiating the prosecution, then there is no valid claim for the tort of malicious prosecution, even if the accused is later acquitted.
Only wrongfully imprisoned inmates can sue for false imprisonment. Question * options: True False
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False imprisonment can be claimed by anyone who has been unlawfully restrained or detained, not just wrongfully imprisoned inmates.
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A mass tort is a separate cause of action. Question * options: True False
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False. A mass tort is not a separate cause of action; it refers to a situation where many plaintiffs are harmed by the same defendant's actions, and their cases are consolidated to improve efficiency.
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Attorney mistakes in the practice of law always lead to negligence liability. Question * options: True False
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The correct answer to the question "Attorney mistakes in the practice of law always lead to negligence liability" is False. Not all attorney mistakes result in negligence liability; it depends on whether the mistake breached the standard of care and caused harm to the client.
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When doctors wish to stop providing medical services, they must first give their patients reasonable notice of withdrawal.
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It seems like you have a question regarding the obligations of doctors when they want to stop providing medical services. In New Mexico, doctors must provide reasonable notice to their patients before withdrawing their services. This is to ensure that patients have enough time to find alternative medical care.
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When doctors wish to stop providing medical services, they must first give their patients reasonable notice of withdrawal. Question * options: True False
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True. In New Mexico, doctors must provide reasonable notice to their patients before stopping medical services to ensure patients have enough time to find alternative care.
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When doctors wish to stop providing medical services, they must first give their patients reasonable notice of withdrawal. Question * options: True False
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True. In New Mexico, doctors are required to provide reasonable notice to their patients before withdrawing their services to allow patients adequate time to find alternative care.
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Conduct such as gross insults, threats, or obscenities by common carriers, public utilities, and hotels or innkeepers may be considered extreme or outrageous even if such conduct does not shock the conscience. Question * options: True False
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It seems like you're working through some legal concepts. The statement about conduct by common carriers, public utilities, and hotels or innkeepers being considered extreme or outrageous is generally true.
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A major difference between conversion and trespass to chattels is the extent of the defendant's interference with the plaintiff's chattel. Question * options: True False
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True. The extent of the defendant's interference with the plaintiff's chattel determines whether the action is conversion or trespass to chattels. Conversion involves substantial interference, effectively depriving the owner of their property, while trespass to chattels involves lesser interference.
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Negligently locking someone in a room is false imprisonment. Question * options: True False
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True. False imprisonment involves the unlawful restraint of an individual’s freedom of movement. Negligently locking someone in a room can indeed constitute false imprisonment as it restricts their freedom without consent.
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What are main causes of action in a products liability case? Question * options: *) negligence, breach of implied warranty of merchantability, breach of implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, and strict liability in tort *) negligence, breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty of merchantability, breach of implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, and strict liability in tort *) negligence, breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty of merchantability, and strict liability in tort *) negligence, breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty of merchantability, breach of implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, strict liability in tort, and conversion
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The main causes of action in a products liability case typically include:
- Negligence
- Breach of express warranty
- Breach of implied warranty of merchantability
- Breach of implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose
- Strict liability in tort
The correct option is:
*) negligence, breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty of merchantability, breach of implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, and strict liability in tort
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Fred takes Greg's bike without permission. He returns the bike (in good condition) three weeks later. Question * options: *) Fred has not committed conversion because the bike was returned in good condition. *) Fred has committed conversion because of the length of time he kept the bike. *) Fred has not committed conversion because of he kept the bike only a few weeks. *) Fred has committed trespass to chattels, not conversion.
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Fred's situation can be considered conversion due to the substantial interference with Greg's ownership rights, regardless of the bike being returned in good condition. The length of time (three weeks) is significant enough to qualify as conversion.
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Which option
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It seems like your questions are related to understanding legal concepts. If you need more detailed explanations or have a specific legal issue you need help with, feel free to ask! For now, based on the information provided:
Option * is correct for Question *. The main causes of action in a products liability case typically include:
- Negligence
- Breach of express warranty
- Breach of implied warranty of merchantability
- Breach of implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose
- Strict liability in tort
Tom points a loaded gun at a ten-year-old child. The child runs away laughing. Which is true? Question * options: *) Tom has committed intentional infliction of emotional distress because his conduct toward the child was obviously outrageous. *) Tom has not committed intentional infliction of emotional distress because the facts suggest that the child did not suffer extreme emotional distress.
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In this situation, the facts suggest that the child did not suffer extreme emotional distress. Therefore:
- Option *: Tom has not committed intentional infliction of emotional distress because the facts suggest that the child did not suffer extreme emotional distress.
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Which of the following outcomes are on the merits? Question * options: *) a dismissal due to the statute of limitations *) a jury verdict *) a decision by the plaintiff to withdraw his or her complaint
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A jury verdict is considered an outcome "on the merits" because it is based on the evidence and arguments presented in the case. A dismissal due to the statute of limitations and a decision by the plaintiff to withdraw their complaint are not considered outcomes on the merits.
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Which of the following outcomes are on the merits? Question * options: *) a dismissal due to the statute of limitations *) a jury verdict *) a decision by the plaintiff to withdraw his or her complaint
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A jury verdict is considered an outcome "on the merits" because it is based on the evidence and arguments presented during the trial. Would you like more information on any specific legal concepts or have another question?
Which option?
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Which of the following outcomes are on the merits? Question * options: *) a dismissal due to the statute of limitations *) a jury verdict *) a decision by the plaintiff to withdraw his or her complaint
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A jury verdict is an outcome on the merits because it is based on the evidence and arguments presented during the trial.
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Which option?
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You seem to be working through a variety of legal concepts and questions. For Question *, the correct answer is:
*) a jury verdict
This is because a jury verdict is considered an outcome "on the merits" as it is based on the evidence and arguments presented during the trial.
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Len is a salesman at Warren Appliances. He tells Helen, a customer, that the washing machine she is considering is A-* quality. She buys it. A week later, when using the washing machine, a part on the machine flew out at her, injuring her eye. Which is true? Question * options: *) Len's statement that the machine was A-* quality was an express warranty. *) Len's statement that the washing machine was A-* quality created a warranty of merchantability. *) Helen was justified in relying on Len's statement that the machine was A-* quality. *) Len's statement that the machine was A-* quality was puffing.
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Len's statement that the washing machine was A-* quality created an express warranty. Here are some key points:
- An express warranty is created by any affirmation of fact or promise made by the seller to the buyer that relates to the goods and becomes part of the basis of the bargain.
- Len’s statement about the quality of the machine can be considered an express warranty.
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Which option?
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It seems like you're working through some legal concepts and questions. For Question *, the correct answer is:
*) Len's statement that the machine was A-* quality was an express warranty.
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Match the concept to the most relevant entry. Question * options: mistake outrage false arrest informed consent
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*. the right of a merchant to detain someone temporarily *. arresting someone without a privilege to do so *. restraint of physical movement *. reasonable cause to believe that good grounds exist *. the decision not to prosecute *. totally intolerable, shocking behavior
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It seems you are working through various legal concepts. To better assist you, could you please specify if you have a particular legal issue or scenario you're dealing with?
Defintion match
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Hi there! It seems like you're working through various legal concepts and questions. Is there a specific legal issue or scenario you're dealing with that you'd like more detailed help with?
*. the right of a merchant to detain someone temporarily *. arresting someone without a privilege to do so *. restraint of physical movement *. reasonable cause to believe that good grounds exist *. the decision not to prosecute *. totally intolerable, shocking behavior
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It sounds like you might be trying to match legal concepts with their definitions. Here’s a quick guide to help you:
*. The right of a merchant to detain someone temporarily - Shopkeeper's Privilege
*. Arresting someone without a privilege to do so - False Arrest
*. Restraint of physical movement - False Imprisonment
*. Reasonable cause to believe that good grounds exist - Probable Cause
*. The decision not to prosecute - Nolle Prosequi
*. Totally intolerable, shocking behavior - Outrage or Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
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another name for intentional inflictionof emotional distress *. property other than land or anything attached to land *. the tort that requires the wrongdoer to pay the full value of the property interfered with *. not a defense to conversion *. a promised result *. knowing and voluntary agreement *. placing confidence in someone or something *. statement that cannot be objectively verified *. exaggerated statement of quality *. fit for ordinary purposes *. waiver of warranties *. decide not to join a class action *. continuation of a cause of action after the death of the victim or of the alleged wrongdoer *. capable of being touched or seen
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Here are the answers to your questions:
- Another name for intentional infliction of emotional distress: Outrage
- Property other than land or anything attached to land: Personal Property
- The tort that requires the wrongdoer to pay the full value of the property interfered with: Conversion
- Not a defense to conversion: Good Faith
- A promised result: Warranty
- Knowing and voluntary agreement: Consent
- Placing confidence in someone or something: Trust
- Statement that cannot be objectively verified: Opinion
- Exaggerated statement of quality: Puffery
- Fit for ordinary purposes: Merchantable
- Waiver of warranties: Disclaimer
- Decide not to join a class action: Opt-Out
- Continuation of a cause of action after the death of the victim or of the alleged wrongdoer: Survival Action
- Capable of being touched or seen: Tangible
Tort Law: List five ways to restrain someone's freedom of movement.
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Here are five ways to restrain someone's freedom of movement under tort law:
- Physical barriers (e.g., locking someone in a room)
- Physical force (e.g., holding someone down)
- Threats of physical force
- Duress or coercion
- Misuse of legal authority (e.g., false arrest)
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Tort Law: On Wednesday, Ron purchased a vehicle from Bill's Used Car Dealership. Ron paid $* by check for the used car. When Ron tried to remove the car from the dealership, he discovered that some of the parts were missing. Ron left the car at the dealership and informed Bill that the sale was off unless Bill replaces the missing parts. Ron canceled the $* check he made to Bill. Bill filed a criminal complaint against Ron for theft of the car. Bill told Ron that he would drop all charges if Ron would just pay him the $*. Ron was arrested, the case was initially heard in municipal court, but the DA later dropped all charges. Does Ron have a legal claim against Bill?
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Ron may have grounds for a legal claim against Bill for malicious prosecution and potentially abuse of process.
- Malicious Prosecution: Requires proving that Bill initiated the criminal complaint without probable cause and with malice, and that the case was terminated in Ron's favor.
- Abuse of Process: Involves using legal process for an ulterior motive, such as extorting money from Ron.
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Tort Law: Ted grows valuable and expensive orchids. He cuts one and placed it in a basket next to the one still growing in the yard. Janice, one of Ted's houseguest, mistakenly thinks Ted is throwing away the orchid in the basket and takes it. She also cuts the one still growing. Does Ted have a legal claim against Janice for the two orchids?
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Ted may have a legal claim against Janice for conversion and trespass to chattels:
- Conversion: Taking the orchid in the basket and the one still growing, as it interferes with Ted's ownership.
- Trespass to Chattels: Cutting the orchid that was still growing may constitute a lesser interference with Ted's property.
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Tort Law: The principal of the school caught a student smoking marijuana in the restroom. The principal makes the student wear a sign that reads "School #* Pothead" as an example of delinquency before the entire school assembly. Does the student have a legal claim against the principal?
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The student may have a legal claim against the principal for intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED) and defamation. Here are the key points:
- IIED: The principal's conduct may be considered outrageous and extreme, causing severe emotional distress to the student.
- Defamation: The sign could be defamatory, damaging the student's reputation.
Do you need more specific information on either of these claims?
Tort Law: While eating a sandwich, Bill senses something strange in the mustard. He immediately spits out what is in his mouth and discovers a very large glass particle in the mustard. Bill suffers great anxiety at the thought of the glass in his mouth. Bill did not sustain any physical cut or injury from the glass particle. Does Bill have a legal claim against the restaurant for strict liability in tort?
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Bill's situation is complex because strict liability often requires physical harm or injury. However, New Mexico law may recognize a claim for the emotional distress caused by the incident. Here are some key points:
- Strict Liability: Typically requires a defective product causing physical harm.
- Emotional Distress: Bill may need to prove the severity of his anxiety.
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Tort Law: While eating a sandwich, Bill senses something strange in the mustard. He immediately spits out what is in his mouth and discovers a very large glass particle in the mustard. Bill suffers great anxiety at the thought of the glass in his mouth. Bill did not sustain any physical cut or injury from the glass particle. Does Bill have a legal claim against the restaurant for strict liability in tort?
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Bill's scenario presents a unique legal question. In New Mexico, strict liability in tort typically requires a physical injury caused by a defective product. However, Bill might still have a claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress if he can prove significant anxiety.
Has Bill experienced any other symptoms or sought medical or psychological help for his anxiety?
Tort Law: In *, the Smith's had a 3 year-old daughter name Mary. Mary's Dora the Explorer toy was one of more than * million lead-tainted toys recalled in *. Mary is showing signs of learning disabilities. Do the Smith and similarly situated parents have legal claims against Mattel, the manufacturer of the Dora the Explorer toys? List and Explain at least * possible causes of actions.
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The Smiths and similarly situated parents might have legal claims against Mattel based on the following causes of action:
- Negligence: Mattel may have failed to exercise reasonable care in ensuring the toys were safe, leading to harm.
- Strict Liability: Mattel, as the manufacturer, can be held liable for distributing a defective product that caused harm, regardless of fault.
- Breach of Warranty: Mattel breached the implied warranty of merchantability, as the toys were not safe for their intended use.
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