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Health HazardFor many people,smoking is a habit thatbecomes an addiction.They continue to smokedespite the health risksand the warning labelson cigarette packages.Many new governmentregulations have beenimposed on the tobaccoindustry and the salesof their products todiscourage teens frombecoming smokers. Doyou think that thetobacco industryshould be allowed todirect its advertisingtoward teens?Example 6. Jackson leased a truck from Ryder Truck Rental.When he stopped at a traffic light, the brakes failed, and Jacksonhit the car in front of him. Martine, the driver of the other car, wasinjured. The Delaware Supreme Court ruled that Ryder could beheld liable, even without proof that the company was negligent.It was only necessary for the injured party to prove the truck hadan unreasonably dangerous product design that caused personalinjury or property damage.Not every state has strict liability laws. In some states you mustprove that your injuries or damages resulted from the negligent, reckless,or intentional misconduct of the manufacturer.Federal and StateConsumer Protection LawsBoth the federal and state governments pass laws to protect consumersin the marketplace. These laws are necessary because some statelaws may apply only to those goods that are produced and purchasedwithin one state. The laws protect consumers from harmful or defectiveproducts, foods, drugs, and cosmetic products, as well as fromunethical businesses.Get InvolvedResearch the lawsgoverning cigarettesales, and encouragelocal storeowners todisplay signs on theircounters that warnthat the sale of cigarettesto minors isillegal.328 Unit 3: Understanding Consumer LawRECALLManufacturers and sellers can be liable when aproduct is defective. Why do manufacturersrecall products that are defective instead oftaking the risk of being sued?