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What responsibility do companies have toward their consumers?
What legal liability of manufacturers was established by the 1916 MacPherson vs. Buick Motor Car case?
What doctrine did the MacPherson case replace in the consumer-seller relationship?
Why is negligence difficult to prove in cases of product safety?
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What increased the business's responsibility for product safety in an advanced economy?
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Study Notes
Consumer Protection and Manufacturer Liability
- Companies have a responsibility to ensure the safety and quality of their products to protect their consumers from harm.
Landmark Case: MacPherson vs. Buick Motor Car (1916)
- Established the legal liability of manufacturers for defective products, making them accountable for harm caused to consumers.
- Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring their products are safe and free from defects.
Doctrine of Privity vs. Negligence
- The MacPherson case replaced the doctrine of privity, which held that manufacturers were only responsible to the immediate buyer, not the end consumer.
- The negligence doctrine holds manufacturers liable for harm caused by their products, even if there is no direct contractual relationship with the consumer.
Challenges of Proving Negligence
- Negligence is difficult to prove in product safety cases because it requires demonstrating that the manufacturer failed to exercise reasonable care in designing, manufacturing, and testing the product.
Evolution of Product Safety Responsibility
- As economies have advanced, businesses have taken on more responsibility for product safety, acknowledging that they have a duty to protect their consumers.
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Test your knowledge about consumer rights, product safety, and the responsibilities of companies towards their consumers. Learn how goods can be promoted while respecting individual choices.
