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In the summer of 2009, Jitsy Jetson faced a devastating accident when her flip flop got caught under the gas pedal, leading to a head-on collision that left Mr. McDuff a quadriplegic. This case raises important questions about liability and the impact of footwear on driving safety. Our analysis explores background facts surrounding the incident, examines whether flip flops contribute to accidents, analyzes potential damages, and recommends pursuing a settlement with the flip flop manufacturer, Sandpiper, while considering a case against Jetson.
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“A Day at the Beach” Nelly Altamirano Bill Bowker Dmitriy Novak Vanessa Graciano Yiwen Zhang
Main points • Background facts • Do flip flops really cause car accidents? • Liability • Calculation of damages • Recommendation
Background Facts • In summer of 2009, Jitsy Jetson was driving home from the beach • Her Sandpiper flip flops got caught under her gas pedal • A head on collision ensued, resulting in Mr. McDuff becoming a quadriplegic • Due to his injuries, McDuff can no longer work. Nelly Altamirano Group 7
Recommendation • Approach Sandpiper company and attempt a settlement • Pursue case with Jetson.