BUSINESS LAW 1. Read the following scenario and answer the question in 5-10 sent
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BUSINESS LAW
1. Read the following scenario and answer the question in 5-10 sentences.
You work for a company that manufactures electric lawn mowers. The mowers work when the user plugs an extension cord into the outlet and into the receptacle on the machine. In order to start the machine, the user must pull a lever and hold it while pushing a button. You believe that your mower is extremely safe. It contains several warnings about using it only on grass, that it is not to be used to shred tree branches or other wood products, and that it is not to be used without the bag attachment for catching the grass that is thrown out the back. A customer sues your company after being hurt when he used the electric lawn mower during a rainstorm. Discuss whether or not your company should have included a warning label to address use of the electric lawn mower in the rain.
Explanation / Answer
Yes, the company must have the warning regarding the use of mower during rain. This mainly implies the operating conditions of the machines and equipment. If the warning is not mentioned on the machines with the situation where it is not safe to use, then the customer might think that operating machine, under those circumstances, is right and this can cause the harm to the user and is also against the operation condition of the machine.
As a manufacturer, the companies are required to provide the warning to the customers related to the pros and cons and the situations where the machines should be used or not so that the customers can have the knowledge about the operating conditions of the machines.
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