Which of the Following Statements Describes a Circumstance in Which

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes a circumstance in which the manufacturer or distributor is liable for selling a defective product according to strict liability in tort?

• A) The seller is not engaged in the business of selling the type of product that was found to be defective.
• B) The product developed by the manufacturer is expected to reach the consumer or user after undergoing substantial change.
• C) The product develops a defect four years after it was purchased by the consumer.
• D) The user or consumer has not bought the defective product from or entered into any contractual relation with the seller.

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Definitions:

Valued Identity

A person's sense of self, regarded as important and valuable within their social and cultural context.

Life-threatening Risks

Refers to dangers or hazards that have the potential to cause death or serious harm to an individual’s health.

Self-presentation

Involves the process of controlling or influencing how one is perceived by others, often involving impression management strategies.

Social Roles

The patterns of behavior that are expected of individuals in specific positions within a social group, based on societal norms and expectations.