Some states have rejected the requirement of privity but not adopted any set rule. Instead, these states function under the __________ rule.

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States that have rejected the privity requirement but have not adopted a specific set rule operate under the flexible rule. This rule allows the court to consider a variety of factors, such as the nature of the product, the foreseeability of harm to the plaintiff, and the relationship between the parties, to determine whether a duty of care existed between the defendant and the plaintiff. Therefore, option C is the best choice. The other options, known user, contact, and foreseeable user, are not commonly used rules in these situations.

Some States Have Rejected the Requirement of Privity but Not