A manufacturer deals in jackets for motorcyclists. The jackets are sold in plastic covers that have a picture of a motorcycle racer wearing the jacket. Ryan, a motorcycle racer, buys one of these jackets to wear for a race. He meets with an accident during the race and gets seriously injured. He realizes that the jackets were not made to be used as safety gear for riding. In this scenario, which of the following legal bases for product liability should Ryan use to claim product liability?

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The picture on the jacket's cover could imply that the jacket is suitable for motorcycle racing, which may mislead consumers like Ryan into believing it offers safety features. This could be considered misrepresentation.

A Manufacturer Deals in Jackets for Motorcyclists