Which of the Following Is Generally NOT a Defense to a Claim

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is generally NOT a defense to a claim against a manufacturer under 402A?

• A) Contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff.
• B) Express voluntary assumption of the risk.
• C) Misuse or abuse of the product.
• D) Subsequent alteration of the product by the plaintiff.

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Definitions:

Informational Social Influence

The influence of others that leads to conformity because of a desire to be correct and understand the correct behavior or opinion.

Normative Social Influence

Involves the impact of social norms and the desire to be accepted by others on an individual's behavior.

Group Polarization

The phenomenon where the attitude of a group becomes more extreme than the initial inclination of its members after discussing a topic.

Obedience

The act of following orders or directives from authority figures, sometimes regardless of personal conscience.