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CutRight sold a home table saw with a blade guard that had to be removed for common narrow cuts. When the guard was removed, the saw had no device to stop the blade if a user's hand contacted it. Before sale, CutRight engineers tested a sensor brake that would stop the blade within milliseconds and add $65 to the retail price. CutRight rejected the brake because competitors did not use it and the saw already warned, "Keep hands away from blade."
Jordan bought the saw and removed the guard for a narrow cut described in the manual. While feeding wood as instructed, Jordan's hand slipped into the blade, causing severe injuries. Jordan sues CutRight on design-defect and warning theories. CutRight argues that the saw worked as designed, complied with industry practice, and warned users about the blade.
Analyze Jordan's products-liability claims and CutRight's defenses.