When it comes to a manufacturer who negligently manufactures goods
A)only the consumer who purchased the goods and suffered harm may sue the manufacturer.
B)only the family members who suffer harm can sue the manufacturer.
C)both the consumer and his or her family members who suffer harm can sue the manufacturer.
D)the family members cannot sue the manufacturer because there is no privity between them and the manufacturer.
E)none of the above

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In product liability law, both the consumer and any third parties, such as family members, who suffer harm due to a manufacturer's negligence can sue the manufacturer, even without direct privity.

When It Comes to a Manufacturer Who Negligently Manufactures Goods