Chem Company and Dura Plastics Inc. make and distribute a certain toxic chemical that is discovered in the water supply of the county in which their plants are located. In a product liability suit against both makers, market-share liability may be imposed on
A)only the party who realized the most profit from the use of the chemical.
B)only the party with the largest market share.
C)both parties.
D)only the party who most aggressively marketed its product.

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Market-share liability allows for all manufacturers of a harmful product to be held liable based on their proportion of the market share. This means both Chem Company and Dura Plastics Inc. can be held liable, regardless of their individual profits, market share, or marketing strategies.