Spring Stream Sells Bottled Water That It Claims Contain Vital

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Spring Stream sells bottled water that it claims contain vital minerals and salts not found in rival brands.The company also claims that using tamperproof seals on the bottles would minimize the health benefits of the water.As a result, many shady establishments refill these water bottles with contaminated water and sell them again.People who drink the water suffer from various water-borne diseases.Which of the following forms the grounds on which affected customers can bring a strict liability lawsuit against Spring Stream?

• A)There was a defect in the manufacture of the bottled water.
• B)There was a defect in the packaging of the bottled water.
• C)The company failed to provide warnings about the dangers of contaminated water.
• D)There was a defect in the design of the water bottles.

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