Mary buys a new toaster for $500.The toaster's label bears a disclaimer stating that the manufacturer is not liable for consequential damages.One morning while Mary is using the toaster,it emits sparks and damages the electrical wiring in the kitchen.The electrician tells Mary that the toaster malfunctioned and that the cost of repairs in her kitchen would amount to $2,000.What amount of monetary damages can Mary likely recover from the manufacturer of the toaster?
A)$500
B)$2,500
C)$2,000
D)No monetary damages can be recovered.

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Mary can likely recover the cost of the toaster ($500) because the disclaimer on the toaster's label specifically limits the manufacturer's liability for consequential damages, such as the damage to the kitchen's electrical wiring. Consequential damages go beyond the direct damage or loss caused by a defective product and include additional costs incurred as a result of the product's failure. Since the manufacturer disclaimed liability for such damages, Mary can only recover the direct cost of the toaster itself.

Mary Buys a New Toaster for $500