The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was created on September 26. 1914 to protect consumers …show more content…
The misrepresentation of the brakes, seems intentional. The Current Uniform Commercial Code 2-316 (1978) states, terms such as, “as-is” are for commercial usage and if it can be proven a buyer did not have understanding of the “as-is” terminology, such as an 18 year old buying his first car, the terms of the contract can be challenged …show more content…
Under the strict liability law, there is a requirement, the seller must be engaged in the business of selling the product that harmed the plaintiff, Or he may be entitled to punitive damages. Punitive damages are damages awarded when the courts feels the the plaintiff, the person bringing the lawsuit, is not properly compensated under the tort. There are organizations for use auto car dealers such as, NIADA, in their Code of Ethics, not to sell, We will employ truth and accuracy in advertising and selling. Pierre's Awesome Car Place would one to have violated the code,