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Donoghue Vs Stevenson Case Summary by jahnavibodapati is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This case established new principles in tort law. [1] A woman consumed ginger beer containing a decomposed snail and suffered health issues. She sued the manufacturer. [2] Initially the lower court allowed the claim but the upper court reversed. [3] The House of Lords found the manufacturer liable to the ultimate consumer for negligence, even without a direct contractual relationship, establishing a duty of care for manufacturers.

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