LS/311 LS311 LS 311 UNIT 3 DISCUSSION
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LS 311 UNIT 3 DISCUSSION
Unit 3 Discussion
Unit 3
Discussion Topic 1: Torts and Cyber Torts
Throughout this course, many
discussion opportunities come up where you need to respond to other people's
opinions and comments. Then, respond to your Discussion topic after you have completed
your Reading.
The Cardigans through CARDWARE have
introduced a new “Let’s Keep Warm” matching clothing line for toddlers and
children up to age six and their dolls. The clothing line is unique as the
sweaters have charms on them that are suitable for a variety of occasions. For
example, there are Valentine’s Day sweaters with various hearts attached to the
pockets. Included in this newest production are matching clothes for dolls that
have the exact small charms and buttons that the toddler/children line has on
them. Kendra, a 4-year old was given a sweater for her and her doll for her
birthday. One of the charms, a birthday cake, fell off of one of the pockets of
Kendra’s doll’s sweater, as the stitching did not secure the charm in place.
Kendra picked it up and put it in her mouth to show her doll that the cake was
delicious. Unfortunately, she began to swallow the charm. Luckily, her mother
was walking by Kendra’s room where she was playing and saw the toddler choking.
She was able to retrieve the small item from her airway. Kendra, however, is
now devastated and not only has a cut in her esophagus from the charm, but is
distraught and is having nightmares over her or her doll wearing their matching
sweaters.
Please look at the following website
of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Consumer Product Safety Commission .
Retrieved from http://www.usa.gov/directory/federal/consumer-product-safety-commission.shtml
Next, determine the following:
- Would you report the incident
to the Consumer Product Safety Commission? Explain.
- Discuss whether you would sue
the manufacturer/CARDWARE based on negligence or strict liability.
- Identify potential manufacturer
defenses. Explain.
Something to Think About: Should
there have been a warning placed on the sweater or packaging?
Be sure to respond to the following
checklist items:
- Discuss whether or not strict
liability and/or negligence would apply to the scenario.
- Examine the doctrine you would
utilize in a lawsuit against CARDWARE.
- Discuss the various defenses
available under the chosen tort.
- If you state the law in your
response, be sure to cite your source of information.
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