(23) Suppose a coffee maker had a manufacturing defect, which caused it to be a fire hazard. The manufacturer sold the coffee maker to a wholesaler, the wholesaler sold it to a retailer, and the retailer then sold it to a customer. The manufacturing defect in the coffee maker ultimately caused a fire that destroyed the customers house. Assuming there is joint and several liability among the parties that placed the product into the stream of commerce, from which of the three parties (manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer) can the injured customer recover in a products liability action? Assume the relevant jurisdiction uses the restatement of torts definition of products liability. Be sure to explain the elements of products liability. Written answer

(24) Suppose dozers bakery hired Bobby to deliver bagels to its customers around Charlston. One day Bobby was out delivering bagels in the company truck when he accidentally ran into the back of a station wagon. Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident, but Bobby was afraid he would lose his job if dozer found out about it, so he fled the scene and headed for Georgia in the company truck. 20 miles outside of Charleston, on the way to Georgia, he caused a second more serious car accident that injured poppy. If pappy Sues dozers bakery alleging vicarious liability for the negligence of its employee, is he likely to succeed? Be sure to explain the factors used to determine vicarious liability. Written answer

(25) In the Stella LieBeck v McDonalds case, what tort cause of action was alleged? Why did the jury initially award the plaintiff over 2.7 million dollars?