Arrion McClellan was using an underarm-aerosol deodorant one morning while smoking a cigarette. The deodorant had this warning in large letters on the side of the can: "DO NOT USE AROUND HEAT, FLAME OR WHILE SMOKING." The deodorant ignited McClellan's cigarette in her hand and the flames quickly spread to her silk robe. McClellan was severely burned and will have permanent scarring. Who is liable for her injuries?

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McClellan ignored the clear warning on the deodorant can, which explicitly stated not to use it around heat, flame, or while smoking. Her injuries resulted from her own negligence in disregarding this warning.

Arrion McClellan Was Using an Underarm-Aerosol Deodorant One Morning While