Mary was getting a ride home in John's new car.On the way,a malfunctioning brake caused an accident and both Mary and John were injured.Which of the following statements is true of this situation?
A)Mary can recover in a strict liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of John's car.
B)Mary can file a strict liability lawsuit against John.
C)Mary can file a negligence lawsuit against the dealership that sold John his car.
D)John can file a negligence lawsuit against the dealership from which he bought the car.

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In a strict liability lawsuit, a manufacturer can be held liable for defects in a product that cause injury, regardless of fault. Since the brake malfunctioned, Mary can pursue a strict liability claim against the car manufacturer.

Mary Was Getting a Ride Home in John's New Car