Digg Deep Inc. makes and leases a backhoe to Estes. Due to a defect attributable to Digg Deep's negligence, Estes is injured in an accident in which his neighbor Fortis is also hurt. In a product liability suit based on negligence, Digg Deep may be liable to
A) Estes only.
B) no one.
C) Estes and Fortis.
D) Fortis only.

Question

Digg Deep Inc. makes and leases a backhoe to Estes. Due to a defect attributable to Digg Deep's negligence, Estes is injured in an accident in which his neighbor Fortis is also hurt. In a product liability suit based on negligence, Digg Deep may be liable to​
A) ​Estes only.
B) ​no one.
C) ​Estes and Fortis.
D) ​Fortis only.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Digg Deep could be liable to both Estes and Fortis because they were both injured due to a defect in the backhoe that was caused by Digg Deep's negligence.