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Question 1.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is now a discontinued Android smartphone that was produced and marketed by Samsung Electronics. It was officially released in August 2016 as the successor to the Galaxy Note 5. Late in 2016, Samsung suspended sales of the Galaxy Note 7 and announced an informal recall after it was found that a manufacturing defect in the phones' batteries caused some to generate excessive heat. Some overheating phones resulted in fires and physical injuries to customers. In October 2016, Samsung permanently ceased production of theGalaxy Note 7 and formally recalled this device. In furtherance to the recall, Samsung took measures to restrict the battery capacity of the phone and to block the ability of the phone to connect to wireless networks.

Jane purchased one of the first released Samsung Galaxy Note 7'sin late August 2016 and in January 2017 she suffers significant burns to her hand as a result of the overheating phone. Whilst discarding the smouldering phone, her BMW car caught alight and wascompletely destroyed. Explain Jane's rights against Samsung under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and in negligence. In your discussion, outline the possible damages and defences that might berelevant and raised. Consider which cause of action would bepreferable to Jane and justify your response. In your response you must support our argument with appropriate cases and legislation.

Question 2.

Late one night Alan accepts a lift from Steven despite both being drunk, having drank alcohol at the same venue throughout the afternoon. Steven drove negligently to seemingly impress Alan, but in doing so lost control of his car, running into a stationary truck. Both Alan and Steven were seriously injured; they were found unconscious and taken to hospital where a doctor observed that the driver smelt of alcohol and he was later criminally charged.Stevensuffered a fractured leg that required long-term rehabilitation and treatment.Alan suffered a serious hand injury.His hand is now stiff and unusable, he also sufferedless serious injuries to his lower spine. While Alan regained mobility following prolonged medical treatment and rehabilitation to his spine, he is unable to return to his former role as a computer technician due to the injuries he sustained to his hand. He blames Steven, and wants to sue him. Advise Alan about the likely success of his action in negligence. Refer to cases in your answer