Sara and Rebecca entered a variety store owned by Charles.Sara purchased two chocolate bars from Charles,and gave one to Rebecca.Unknown to Sara,Rebecca,or Charles the chocolate bar that Sara gave to Rebecca contained a piece of metal that had fallen into the mixture when the chocolate bar was made.When Rebecca attempted to eat the chocolate,she damaged one of her teeth.She was obliged to have the tooth repaired by a dentist,and in addition,lost a day's work because of the painful injury to her mouth.Her total loss amounted to $300.00.
-The only person liable for Rebecca's injury would be the employee of the manufacturer who made the chocolate bar.

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Although the manufacturer may be liable for Rebecca's injury, Charles (the store owner) may also have some liability as he sold the defective product to Sara and Rebecca. It would depend on the specific laws of the jurisdiction and the circumstances of the case.

Sara and Rebecca Entered a Variety Store Owned by Charles