Question: Beth buys a flashlight from Light Co. Light Co. made the flashlight and shipped it to Packer Inc. to place the batteries and pack it.

Beth buys a flashlight from Light Co. Light Co. made the flashlight and shipped it to Packer Inc. to place the batteries and pack it. When Beth opened the package, she noticed there was an odd bulge at the bottom of the flashlight but turned it on anyway. The batteries exploded, injuring Beth. Who is potentially liable for negligence?

Light Co. only because it made the flashlight and sold it under its name

Light Co. and Packer Inc. only because their combined actions created the harm.

Packer Inc. only because it placed the battery and packed the flashlight

All three parties. Both Light Co. and Packer Inc. may be held liable for any negligence committed, and Beth may be contributorily negligent for turning on the flashlight after she noticed the odd bulge.

No one. Because Beth negligently failed to inspect the flashlight, she cannot sue anyone for negligence.

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