Asked by Chelsy Martin on Jul 19, 2024

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In cases where a product's risks are open and obvious,many courts hold that:

A) buyers must register a complaint with the seller.
B) strict liability must be applied.
C) the case will be covered under section 402A.
D) there is no duty to warn.

Open and Obvious Risks

Hazards or dangers in a particular environment that are so apparent and recognizable that they should be avoided by anyone paying reasonable attention.

Duty to Warn

a legal obligation to inform others of a risk or hazard that is not immediately apparent, to prevent harm.

Section 402A

A part of the Restatement (Second) of Torts, introducing the concept of strict liability for producing and selling defective products that cause harm to the consumer.

  • Utilize the principles of product liability to comprehend the circumstances that can lead to party accountability.
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Jose A GarciaJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Sellers and manufacturers often have a duty to give an appropriate warning when their products pose a reasonably foreseeable risk of harm.However,in cases where the risks are open and obvious,many courts hold that the seller has no duty to warn.