Adam's Apple Orchard Inc. (Adam's) deploys a fleet of 10 trucks to transport apples and other fruits from its growing fields to a central inspection and processing station. Adam's uses the services of Safety Inspection and Repair Company (SIRC) to maintain its fleet. Although each vehicle was typically scheduled for a maintenance check every six months, recent cost-cutting measures at Adam's resulted in a change to once-per-year inspection and maintenance. Last month, one of Adam's drivers was on his route when an intoxicated pedestrian stumbled onto the roadway. Although the driver had a clear view of the pedestrian, the brakes in the truck failed, and the pedestrian suffered injuries from the collision. The evidence revealed that the truck had been inspected on the previous day and found to need new brakes. A mechanic trainee, who was not yet certified installed the new brakes incorrectly and violated state safety inspection standards.

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Based on the fact that the a mechanic trainee without certification was allowed to install the new brakes, the possible tortfeasor in this case are E. I, II and IV.

Who is the tortfeasor in this case?

The tortfeasor refers to the person who is responsible for the action that caused injury to another person in a tort case.

In this instance, there will be three tortfeasors with the first being the mechanic trainee. The trainee knew that they were not certified and still went ahead to violate state safety inspection standards so they are liable.

Safety Inspection and Repair Company (SIRC) will also take responsibility for allowing the mechanic trainee to install the breaks when they should have exercised better oversight.

Finally, Adams Apple Orchard knew the breaks were not installed correctly and still drove the truck. There were grossly negligent in this instance and so will be responsible as well.

Rest of the question and options:

Adam’s driver knew the brakes were incorrectly installed and chose to drive the truck anyway to meet delivery deadlines.

Which of the following is a possible tortfeasor in this case?

I. Adams Apple Orchard.

II. Safety Inspection Repair Company

III. The pedestrian.

IV. The mechanic trainee.

  • I only.
  • IV only.
  • III only.
  • I, II and IV.
  • II and III.

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