Chapter 16 Shared Writing: Resch v. Canadian Tire Corporation, 2006

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This exercise is based on End-of-Chapter case Resch v. Canadian Tire Corporation, 2006 CanLII 11930 (ON SC), 17 BLR (4th) 301.

Resch purchased a bicycle for his stepson from a Canadian Tire dealership owned by Mills-Roy Enterprises Ltd. Because of a defective fork on the bike, the stepson was seriously injured in an accident, and he and his family brought this action against Canadian Tire, Mills-Roy (the dealership), and Procycle Group Inc. (the manufacturer).

Explain what course of action the various parties would have against each of the defendants and any arguments that could be raised in their defence. Explain the likely outcome. Would it make any difference to your answer to know that the stepson paid some funds toward the purchase of the bike?