1. Suppose a plaintiff sues a defendant, claiming that the defective design of a power saw caused him serious injury. At trial, the defendant’s expert witness is an engineer who is acknowledged as the world’s leading expert on power tool safety. He has written the leading manual on power saws and safety issues. He testifies that this saw was as safely designed as any in the world. May the jury still find for the plaintiff?
2. Why did the appeal court affirm?