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The Cat in the Microwave? (Die Katze in der Mikrowelle?)

Georg Wenglorz
Independent

Patrick S. Ryan
University of Colorado at Boulder, Interdisciplinary Telecommunications Program; Catholic University of Leuven (KUL) - Interdisciplinary Center for Law and Information Technology (ICRI)


Recht der Internationalen Wirtschaft, Vol. 8, p. 598, 2003

Abstract:     
This article (written in German) examines the origins of the mythical 'cat in the microwave' case that is so often discussed abroad. This case is, in reality, little more than a legal 'urban legend.' Other urban legends exist, such as the 'real' McDonald's Coffee Spill case, which was settled out-of-court and for which the true facts and outcome are not truly known. The authors propose alternatives for teaching of U.S. tort law abroad.

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Keywords: Katze in der mikrowelle, poodle in der mikrowelle, hund in der mikrowelle, punitive damages, bmw v gore, mcdonald's coffee spill case, liebeck

JEL Classifications: K13

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Date posted: January 03, 2004 ; Last revised: January 29, 2004

Suggested Citation

Wenglorz, Georg and Ryan, Patrick S., The Cat in the Microwave? (Die Katze in der Mikrowelle?). Recht der Internationalen Wirtschaft, Vol. 8, p. 598, 2003. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=470321


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Patrick S. Ryan (Contact Author)
University of Colorado at Boulder, Interdisciplinary Telecommunications Program ( email )
Interdisciplinary Telecommunications Program
Boulder, CO 80309
United States
303-785-8990 (Phone)
303-265-9737 (Fax)
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Catholic University of Leuven (KUL) - Interdisciplinary Center for Law and Information Technology (ICRI) ( email )
B-3000 Leuven Belgium
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303-265-9737 (Fax)
HOME PAGE: http://www.ryanlegal.net
Georg Wenglorz
Independent ( email )
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