The Products Liability System Has Been Criticized on Equity, Distributive

The products liability system has been criticized on equity, distributive, and efficiency grounds. The equity arguments often express a belief that ________.

A) state-of-the-art design should not be an acceptable defense in cases governed by strict liability
B) damages awarded for pain and suffering should ideally be guided by legal standards
C) the awards in many cases are insufficient and should be made significantly larger to compensate for actual losses
D) cases should be decided on the basis of fault and negligence