Bill buys a truck and replaces the regular tires with large tires to turn the vehicle into a monster truck.When he tries to drive the truck,the oversized tires cause the truck to roll over and crash.Bill then files a strict liability lawsuit against the truck manufacturer to recover for his injuries.Which of the following is the best defense for truck manufacturer in this lawsuit?

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The best defense for the truck manufacturer is the concept of a superseding event. This defense argues that the modifications made by Bill (replacing the regular tires with large tires) were unforeseen alterations that significantly changed the vehicle's performance and safety, leading to the accident. This act breaks the causal chain between the manufacturer's original product and the injury, making the manufacturer not liable under strict liability.

Bill Buys a Truck and Replaces the Regular Tires with Large