Exam 7: Strict Liability and Strict Liability

Vogel bought a phone made by WiFi Communications, Inc. Three months later, after recharging the battery through a power jack, Vogel picked up the phone only to have it ignite in his hand. Suffering a severe burn, Vogel filed a suit against WiFi, alleging that a design defect in the phone weakened the connection between the power jack and the motherboard, causing the wiring to overheat and creating an unreasonable safety hazard. Could Vogel succeed on his strict product liability claim? Explain.

Generally, a seller must warn those who purchase its product of the harm that can result from the foreseeable misuse of the product.