In this scenario, you are at a critical decision point where ethics, business strategy, financial implications, and public perception all collide. Consider the following as you craft your response:

• Ethical Responsibility: What ethical obligations do you have to your customers, employees, and stakeholders?
• Legal Considerations: How might different approaches impact your company legally and reputationally in the long term?
• Public Relations and Trust: How could transparency or a lack thereof affect customer trust and your brand image?
• Financial Implications: What are the short-term and long-term financial risks and benefits of settling out of court versus initiating a recall?

This is your opportunity to step into the CEO’s shoes and explore how your decisions would shape the company’s future. What will guide your decision-making? Are there other stakeholders you need to consult? Share your reasoning, and feel free to challenge your peers’ perspectives as we explore this complex and timely issue together.