Larson & Son manufactured welders that frequently malfunctioned,setting clothing on fire and causing serious burns.Larson & Son sold all of its assets to Argo Co. ,which continued to manufacture the Larson welder product line.Eighteen months after Argo's purchase,one of Larson's customers sued Argo for injuries caused by a welder purchased from Larson,one year prior to the purchase by Argo.Under the circumstances,Argo Co.:

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In some states, the doctrine of strict tort liability may apply to successor corporations who continue to manufacture a defective product line, even if they did not manufacture the specific product that caused the injury. Therefore, Argo Co. may be held liable for the injuries caused by the Larson welder purchased prior to the acquisition.

Larson & Son Manufactured Welders That Frequently Malfunctioned,setting Clothing on Fire