Aerocar is a plane manufacturer that is utilized by every ai…
Aerocar is a plane manufacturer that is utilized by every airline company in the world. Their 373 BIG is their most popular and latest model, capable of seating 350 passengers and able to reach any city in the world without refilling. Due to a recent merger that Aerocar underwent, its leadership was effectively replaced by more cost-conscious managers that were less interested in the quality of their products, but more interested in profitability. Consequently, Aerocar engineers exercised less care when reviewing the recent design updates for the 373 BIG. A critical sensor with a backup component was reduced to a single part with no backup, causing a singular faulty sensor to cripple the plane’s ability to fly. These sensors are produced by Sensible Supreme Sensor, Inc. (SSSI) and are installed by SSI technicians after being assembled at the Aerocar manufacturing plant. Unfortunately for a plane full of travelers, one of the sensors malfunctioned, causing the plane to crash into the ocean and killing everyone on board. A strict liability case has been brought against Aerocar on behalf of the victims’ families, arguing that Aerocar is entirely responsible for the plane crash. Aerocar’s defense team would most likely argue that Aerocar did not meet which of the following factors under Second Restatement of Torts §402A?