Milan purchased saffron extract, marketed as “America’s Hottest New Way to a Flat Belly,” online from Dr. Chen. The Web site stated that recently published studies showed a significant weight loss (more than 25 percent) for people who used pure saffron extract as a supplement without diet and exercise. Dr. Chen said that the saffron suppresses appetite by increasing levels of serotonin, which reduces emotional eating. Milan took the extract as directed without any resulting weight loss.
(a) The first group will determine whether Dr. Chen’s Web site made any express warranty on the saffron extract or its effectiveness in causing weight loss.
(b) The second group will discuss whether the implied warranty of merchantability applies to the purchase of weight- loss supplements.
(c) The third group will decide if Dr. Chen’s sale of saffron extract breached the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose.