A defendant who relies on a state-of-the-art defense will be absolved of liability if it can show that no reasonable alternative design existed at the time.

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A state-of-the-art defense argues that the technology or knowledge at the time of design or manufacture did not allow for a safer alternative, but it does not automatically absolve a defendant of liability. Liability can still be established based on other factors, such as failure to warn or negligence.

A Defendant Who Relies on a State-Of-The-Art Defense Will Be