One tort reform permits manufacturers to assert that as long as the product conformed to the prevailing technology and production methods at the time it was produced,it cannot be considered a defective product today.This defense is called the
A)collateral sources rule.
B)state of the art defense.
C)strict liability defense.
D)privity of contract rule.

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The state of the art defense allows manufacturers to argue that their product was not defective at the time of production because it conformed to the prevailing standards and technologies of that time. This defense is often used in product liability cases to avoid liability for injuries caused by a product.

One Tort Reform Permits Manufacturers to Assert That as Long