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A state whose law applies contributory negligence will not allow the plaintiff to<br />

recover if the plaintiff has any fault for his injuries<br />

15.) Gary Govetty is a famous movie star. A tabloid published an interview with<br />

his ex-girlfriend in which she falsely claimed that Gary was completely bald and<br />

had been wearing a wig for several years. Gary can sue his ex-girlfriend for<br />

invasion of privacy<br />

disparagement<br />

libel<br />

slander<br />

16.) In order to recover in a products liability case based on strict liability, the<br />

plaintiff must prove that the product had a defect that<br />

affected the value of the product<br />

the defendant was aware of<br />

was caused by the defendant<br />

made the product unreasonably dangerous<br />

17.) Bartie’s, Inc. sells watercolors and pastels that are marketed as safe for use<br />

by children. However, several accounts of lead poisoning were reported in children<br />

who used the products. An investigation revealed that the company was knowingly<br />

manufacturing colors that contained toxic amounts of the heavy metal. Which of<br />

the following torts has Bartie’s, Inc. committed?<br />

Intentional misrepresentation<br />

Professional malpractice<br />

Disparagement<br />

Assault

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