Martin Wins a Car in a Lottery

question 66

Multiple Choice

Martin wins a car in a lottery.As he already owns a car, he decides to sell the new one to his friend Ted.While driving the car, Ted gets into a head-on collision with another car.Due to a defective Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) of the vehicle, the airbag does not deploy and Ted is seriously injured.Which of the following statements is true of this situation?

• A)Martin can be held strictly liable because he sold the car to Ted.
• B)The car manufacturer cannot be held strictly liable as Ted had not bought the car from them.
• C)Martin cannot be held strictly liable as the sale of the car counts as a casual transaction.
• D)The driver of the other car can be held strictly liable due to his or her involvement in the accident.

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