Warranties-product liability and consumer law

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Business Law: Warranties, Product Liability and Consumer Law

Cutter Company makes and sells table saw, which are designed to be safe if used properly. Erin buys a Cutter saw and lends it to her neighbot Frank. To reach a toolbox on a high shelf in his garage, Frank props the saw at an angle against a cabinet and climbs on the saw. Frank loses his footing, slips off the saw, falls on the blade, and is injured. He files a product liability suit against Cutter on the ground of negligence. On what basis could the maker prevail?

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