Instructions: 1. In each answer, you should ideally use IRAC (Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion) to organize each answer (a question may require multiple answers, and thus, multiple IRACs). There may be more than 1 correct conclusion, but you must analyze and explain your reasoning to get full credit. 2. Answers given must show that you have found the legal issue presented by the problem, that you know the legal principles to be applied, and that you are familiar with the appropriate legal terms. 3. Think out your answers carefully before writing. 4. All answers should be based on New York Law today (NY Law Only)

Homework Question:

Professor Fan, an expert water bottle manufacturer, sells WaterBottle2019, an advanced water bottle that constantly refills itself. There are a lot of complex electronics and wiring involved in the manufacture of this bottle and therefore has to be handled with care and be kept upright at all times. There are no other words on the bottle than the word "WaterBottle2019." Michael, a student, purchases a WaterBottle2019. Michael leaves it on the subway by accident and Alex finds it and decides to keep it. Alex puts it in his backpack and a few hours later, the water bottle explodes and his backpack catches fire, causing injury to Alex. a. Can Alex file a suit against Professor Fan? b. If Alex can file a suit against Professor Fan, under what theories of liability may Alex bring a suit? c. Suppose Michael spray-painted the bottle completely black and tinkered with the electronics of the bottle so that it would refill twice as fast. Would Alex still be able to bring a suit against Professor Fan? Would Alex be able to bring a suit against Michael?