Ford and Firestone Have Been Named as Defendants in Lawsuits

question 42

Multiple Choice

Ford and Firestone have been named as defendants in lawsuits brought by owners of Ford Explorers who have been involved in rollover accidents in their vehicles.For Firestone to be held solely liable for the accidents:

• A)Ford must establish that there was no defect in design or manufacture or warning with its Explorer.
• B)Firestone cannot be held liable to the Explorer owners because they did not buy their tires directly from Firestone.
• C)Ford must show that Firestone was aware of defects in its tires.
• D)None of the above

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