How might the defective warning theory be used in relationship to a drug that is determined to have potentially harmful side effects?

What will be an ideal response?


Courts look at whether the warnings clearly convey the nature, gravity, and likelihood of the known or knowable risks of the drugs. An advertising or publicity campaign for a drug, however, may dilute the warning to the point that it becomes inadequate.

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In analyzing a case, what are some guideposts a paralegal might look for, and how should the paralegal make use of them??

What will be an ideal response?

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During the Rehnquist Court area, the U.S. Supreme Court took a very liberal approach to economic and states' rights

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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At Childy's Restaurant, Maurice bites into his juicy hamburger and begins to chew. Moments later he hears an awkward crunch noise and feels pain in his gums. Maurice spits out his bite of food and discovers a small metal screw. Which of the following statements is true?

a. Childy's Restaurant has breached an express warranty made to Maurice. b. Childy's Restaurant has breach an implied warranty of merchantability made to Maurice. c. Childy's Restaurant has breached an implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose made to Maurice. d. No warranty exists for Childy's Restaurant to breach.

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"Biology-plus" is the test used to determine

A) the relationship between a gestational surrogate and the child she carries. B) the relationship a married father has with his son or daughter. C) the relationship an unmarried biological father has to a child towards whom he "acts like a father." D) the relationship of a DNA identified father to his child.

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