Which one of the following did not emerge from the case of Donoghue v. Stevenson?
Verified Answer
A. A manufacturer of products will be liable if he fails to take reasonable care to ensure that his products are reasonably safe
B. In order to successfully claim for negligence, the plaintiff does not need to have a contract with the defendant
C. Manufacturers have to pay damages to consumers whenever damage is caused by the products
D. The neighbour principal can be used to establish the existence of a duty of care in negligence
Explanation:
Donoghue v. Stevenson established the 'neighbour principle' and the manufacturer's duty of care to the ultimate consumer, even in the absence of a contract. It held that manufacturers are liable if they fail to take *reasonable care* to ensure their products are safe, not that they are liable *whenever* damage is caused. Liability is based on a breach of duty of care, not strict liability for all damages.