Which of the Following Would Not Be a Basis for a Negligence

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not be a basis for a negligence product liability suit?

• A) A recall by Toyota of certain of its cars for problems with the floor mat interfering with the driver's ability to apply the brakes quickly
• B) A highly explosive gas tank installed in a car with the manufacturer's knowledge of its dangers
• C) The continued sale of sunglasses to baseball teams knowing that the sunglasses were not shatterproof and had caused players eye injuries
• D) All of these would be a basis for a negligence product liability suit

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