Mai is struck and injured when the brakes fail on Novi's all-terrain vehicle (ATV), which is damaged in the collision. Off-Road Inc. sold the ATV to Novi. Under product liability laws, Off-Road could be liable to
A)Novi, but not Mai.
B)Mai, but not Novi.
C)none of the parties.
D)Mai and Novi.

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Off-Road Inc. could be liable to both Mai and Novi under product liability laws. Mai could have a claim due to her injuries caused by the product's failure, and Novi could have a claim due to the product being defective (brake failure) and causing damage to the ATV. Product liability laws are designed to hold manufacturers, distributors, and retailers responsible for injuries caused by defective products.

Mai Is Struck and Injured When the Brakes Fail on Novi's