In choosing what products liability theory to use, plaintiffs consider
a. whether they have standing to sue (if they are a person who can bring an action under that theory)
b. who they can sue (manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, component part supplier, etc.)
c. whether the defendant was at fault in some way (behaved unreasonably, failed to live up to a promise made, etc.)
d. all the above
Question 2
Valerie purchased a chair to use at her kitchen counter. To change a light bulb that had burned out in her kitchen light, Valerie stood on the chair to reach the ceiling. Under Valerie's full standing weight, the chair collapsed. Valerie fell to the ground and was injured. She would like to sue the manufacturer of the chair for her injuries. Which of the following statements is true?
a. Valerie's use of the chair was its intended use.
b. Valerie's use of the chair was a foreseeable misuse.
c. Valerie's use of the chair was an unforeseeable misuse.
d. Valerie's use of the chair constitutes a defense to strict liability.
