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malfunction theory

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A quick definition of malfunction theory:

The malfunction theory is a principle in products-liability law that allows a person who has been harmed by a product to prove that the product was defective by showing that it did not work properly, instead of having to prove a specific defect. However, the person must also show that they did not misuse the product and must rule out any other reasonable explanations for the malfunction.

A more thorough explanation:

Malfunction theory is a principle in products-liability law that allows a plaintiff to prove that a product was defective by showing that it malfunctioned, rather than having to prove a specific defect. This means that if a product doesn't work properly and causes harm, the manufacturer can be held responsible for the defect.

For example, if a person is injured while using a power tool that suddenly stops working, they may be able to use the malfunction theory to prove that the tool was defective and caused their injury. The plaintiff would need to show that the tool was being used properly and that there were no other reasonable explanations for the malfunction.

Another example could be a car that suddenly accelerates without the driver pressing the gas pedal. If the driver is injured in an accident caused by the sudden acceleration, they may be able to use the malfunction theory to prove that the car was defective and caused the accident.

The malfunction theory is an important tool for consumers to hold manufacturers accountable for defective products that cause harm. It allows plaintiffs to prove a defect without having to identify a specific flaw in the product.

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JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:16
I told my family I won’t get any decisions until 2025 so they wouldn’t bombard me hahah
no i think there should be a Law School combine with all new drills except there is still the 40 yard dash
and a sub 4.5 gets you into any t14
LSAT can be one of the drills
letsseehowitgoesnow
11:17
so washu only called one person
So all the D1 athletes will get into a T-14. What else is new?
@TheAdoptedOne: that is called "Dean Poker Night" lol
@ClockworkBlue: I feel like most people could train for the 40 for the same amount of time as they do the LSAT and get close to sub 5 which would be equivalent to a 167+
this is like the schizophrenic posts JJK tik tok be putting out
powerscaling Law School deans up next
11:19
Election Day election day
Write in Dean Z vote
11:20
Saw a guy that wrote in Biden and he said no retirement for you buddy
1a2b3c4d26z
11:20
@ClockworkBlue: god I hope that's true
if the country was run the same as Mich Law it would be a better place
Imagine if election night was run by an adcom? Like, "yep, we could get the results Friday, or June 2025."
imagine if it was like Berkley applications
1a2b3c4d26z
11:22
Election status: Complete
1a2b3c4d26z
11:22
For months
triplethread
11:23
erection day
soapy
11:23
Shoutout to Robinhood's election bet not resolving until January
triplethread
11:23
is anyone else like certain that trump will win
ambitiouslizard
11:23
he aint winning
triplethread
11:23
i like being a pessimist
ambitiouslizard
11:24
he lost his re-election, why would he win this one?
1a2b3c4d26z
11:25
I have no idea why people have so much beef w berkeley's app
I've been reading a bit about "herding," which is this idea that pollsters are making the race look tied so they look right no matter who wins.
1a2b3c4d26z
11:26
Like... it's a more involved app but you don't have to do it? They're clearly trying to have some self-selection go on
I 100% agree with the self selection, I also am not even close to touching the medians there. However I think the huge PS plus the video and especially the very specific criteria for the why Berkeley essay is pretty crazy
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