When Considering the Risk-Utility Balance, Courts Consider

question 221

Multiple Choice

When considering the risk-utility balance, courts consider:

• A) the reality of technology, costs and use in practice
• B) the profit of the manufacturers against the rate of consumer injury
• C) the safety standards within the manufacturing plant
• D) the level of consumer education needed to safely use the product
• E) none of the other choices are correct

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Definitions:

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