A Man Tries to Swallow a Pen as Part of a Circus

question 3

Multiple Choice

A man tries to swallow a pen as part of a circus act.The pen becomes lodged in his throat and he is taken to a hospital for immediate medical attention.The man sues the company that manufactured the pen.Which of the following would be the best defense for the pen manufacturer in this lawsuit?

• A)They can claim that the product carried generally known dangers.
• B)They can claim that the product was abnormally misused.
• C)They can claim that the injury was caused by a supervening event.
• D)They can claim that the plaintiff had assumed the risk when buying the product.

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