Green bought a scoop attachment for the front of his tractor that could be used to scoop up grain for his farm animals. After a snow, Green used the tractor to clear his driveway. Because of the cold, the scoop snapped-off and injured Green. In a suit against the maker, Green will likely:

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The fact the scoop snapped-off suggests a design defect as it failed to perform as expected under ordinary use, causing injury. The snow removal usage of the scoop may not be considered as an improper use, especially if it was not specifically warned against in the product's instructions or labeling. Assumption of risk and contributory negligence typically are not applicable in product liability suits based on design defects. There is no mention of a manufacturer's warranty under the Federal Trade Commission Act in the given scenario.

Green Bought a Scoop Attachment for the Front of His