Month: August 2022

by Professor Frank B. Cross Types of product defects Manufacturer defect: The product was manufactured in a way that made it unsafe. Design defect: The product was designed in a way that made it unsafe. EXAMPLE: Ford Pinto case – gas tank was designed to be manufactured too close to the rear bumper. Defect must make the product unreasonably dangerous.…

by Professor Frank B. Cross Defenses To Defamation Absolute Privileges: Judges – A judge can call a defendant a “thief” and is absolutely immune from suit. Elected officials – A Congressman can speak freely on the floor of the House of Representatives. NB: Does not extend outside of the legislative chambers. Qualified privileges: Public figures: If a public figure, you…