Neumann explained that should a lawsuit be filed, the judge would probably decide the case within a "strict liability" paradigm. Because KAREL was designed for a large-scale audinece -- and not catered to meet a specific hospital's needs -- Neumann reasoned that it would not be fair to assume that a hospital had an intimate understanding of the software's complexities. The burden of creating a safe product would thus fall on your shoulders. A judge would be likely to hold you fully accountable for your product's flaws.

Neumann wished you the best of luck as he prepared to leave. After strapping on twelve saftery pads and a helmet, Neuman opened his bullet-proof Volvo and waived good-bye. You returned his gesture with a warm smile, a "Thank You", and a pensive look. Alone, you need to determine whether to recall the product -- and jeopardize your profit margin and reputation -- or leave KAREL alone -- and hope that the patch would come out fast enough, before problems occur and lawsuits are filed. Do you: