Mary was getting a ride home in John's new car.On the way, a malfunctioning brake caused an accident and both Mary and John were injured.Which of the following statements is true of this situation?
A)Mary can recover from a strict liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of John's car.
B)Mary can file a strict liability lawsuit against John.
C)Mary can file a negligence lawsuit against the dealership that sold John his car.
D)John can file a negligence lawsuit against the dealership from which he bought the car.

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Strict liability applies to situations where a defective product causes harm to a user, meaning that the manufacturer is responsible for the injury regardless of whether they acted negligently or not. In this case, the malfunctioning brake is considered a defective product, and Mary can hold the manufacturer responsible through a strict liability lawsuit. Choice B is incorrect since John is not considered liable for the accident, especially if the malfunctioning brake was not caused by his negligence. Choice C and D are also incorrect since neither the dealership nor John are considered negligent in this situation.

Mary Was Getting a Ride Home in John's New Car