Case: Barker v. Hennessy Industries, Inc.,
Case Questions
1. Who should have warned Barker of the dangers of working with asbestos?
2. A dissenting opinion was written, saying that the case should have gone to a jury because Hennessy knew that its machines and lathes could be used only with dangerous asbestos-related products. Do you agree or disagree with the dissent? Why?
3. What would have to be proved for a defense of assumption of risk to be effective had this gone to trial?
4. FS'OM an ethical perspective, do you agree or dis¬agree with the court's decision? Explain.