Janet uses the Atlas brand of lawnmowers despite being aware of its potential defects. She neglects the defects and continues to use the product regardless of its dangers. In this case, the manufacturer of Atlas lawnmowers can use _____ as a defense against any strict liability claims.
A) assumption of risk
B) misrepresentation
C) warranty
D) inherent risk

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The manufacturer can use the defense of assumption of risk because Janet was aware of the potential defects and still continued to use the product knowing the dangers.

Janet Uses the Atlas Brand of Lawnmowers Despite Being Aware