Terri was injured by an exploding pop bottle. She lost time from work, for which she was not paid, and had to undergo several painful operations. Her right eye was badly damaged, and she will lose the sight in it over the next few years. If she wins her case against the manufacturer of the pop bottle, she will be entitled to: i. an injunction.
ii. an order of replevin.
iii. nominal damages
iv. punitive damages.
v. special damages
vi. general damages.
A) all of these.
B) i, iii, v and vi.
C) ii, iv and v.
D) ii, iv and vi.
E) v and vi.

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Terri would be entitled to special damages for specific losses like lost wages and medical expenses, and general damages for non-monetary losses such as pain and suffering and loss of sight. An injunction and an order of replevin are not relevant in this context, as they pertain to stopping someone from doing something and recovering property, respectively. Nominal damages are awarded when a legal wrong has occurred but no actual damage was done, which does not apply here. Punitive damages could be possible if the manufacturer's conduct was egregious, but they are not guaranteed just by the nature of the injury.

Terri Was Injured by an Exploding Pop Bottle