Susan buys a new computer manufactured by Hewlett- Packard (HP). Shortly after purchasing the computer, Susan goes on vacation and takes the computer to her mother’s house while she is away. The computer is defective, unbeknownst to Susan or her mother and it catches on fire, causing significant damage to Susan’s mother’s home. Susan’s mother wants to sue HP for the damages. Can she do this? If so, under what theories might she file suit?
Explanation:
Yes, she can file case for strict liability because her home has damaged because of damaged product of HP. In this case the strict liability applies as this is case about damaged product which caused damaged to Susan's Mom home. Damaged product of HP caused damaged to property of Susan's mom.
Susan buys a new computer manufactured by Hewlett- Packard (HP). Shortly after purchasing the computer, Susan...
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