Liability based on negligence may be imposed on a manufacturer if:

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To impose liability based on negligence, a causal connection must be established between the failure of the manufacturer to exercise reasonable care and an injury suffered by a consumer. This means that the injury must have been directly caused by the manufacturer's negligence, rather than just potentially or partially connected to it. Option A is incorrect because a partial connection is not enough to establish liability. Option C is incorrect because a probable connection is not sufficient either; a direct causal connection must be proven. Option D is incorrect because one of the other choices is correct.

Liability Based on Negligence May Be Imposed on a Manufacturer