Warren Tee was injured using a hair dryer manufactured by the Whoopee Electrical Products Company.Warren has contacted a lawyer because he feels that Whoopee is responsible for his injury based on the legal principle of which of the following?

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The legal principle that would apply in this situation is strict liability. This principle holds a manufacturer liable for injuries caused by their products, even if the manufacturer was not necessarily negligent in producing or designing the product. In other words, Whoopee Electrical Products Company could be held responsible for Warren Tee's injury caused by their hair dryer even if they did everything they could to ensure the safety of the product.

Warren Tee Was Injured Using a Hair Dryer Manufactured by the Whoopee