Bob rented a lawn mower from Scott Rentals. The lawn mower wheel was loose when Bob picked up the mower. When he began to use it, the wheel fell off, causing the mower to tip over onto his foot. Under what theory can Bob hold Scott liable for his injuries?

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Bob can hold Scott liable under both breach of warranty of merchantability, as the mower was not fit for its ordinary purpose, and strict liability in tort for a defective condition, as the defect (loose wheel) caused injury.

Bob Rented a Lawn Mower from Scott Rentals