1..Danny and Marion Klein were injured when part of a fireworks display went astray and exploded near them. They sued Pyrodyne Corp., the pyrotechnic company that was hired to set up and discharge the fireworks. The Kleins alleged, among other things, that the company should be strictly liable for damages caused by the fireworks display. Will the court agree with the Kleins? What factors will the court consider in making its decision? Discuss fully.

2..Martine a buyer for Willy's Widget Factory (WWF) decides to go into business for himself as Martine's Marvelous Manufacturing Co. (MMMC). As part of his marketing plan, he contacts all of WWF's supliers and offers to buy all of the components that they can manufacture for the next year. Since he is just starting out, he does not mind stockpiling some extra if it means that he can prevent his former employer from utilizing their current sources.

Martine then contacts each of WWF's current clients, offering to sell widgets produced by MMMC for less than WWF is currently charging.

1) Has Martine violated any intellectual property rights? Discuss.

2) If WWF were to sue MMMC for Wrongful Interference with a Business Relationship, what would they need to demonstrate in order to be successful?

3) Based on the facts above, explain why you believe that WWF would win or would not win a lawsuit for Wrongful Interference with a Business Relationship against Martine's MMMC.