In Greenman v. Yuba Power Products, where Greenman was injured when a tool his wife bought him malfunctioned, the California high court stated the reason why strict liability should be applied to manufactures of defective products. The reason is:

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The California Supreme Court in Greenman v. Yuba Power Products did not base its decision on the reasons listed in options A through D. Instead, the court's rationale for applying strict liability to manufacturers of defective products was grounded in the principle of protecting the consumer. The court recognized that manufacturers are in the best position to prevent defects and thus should be held strictly liable when their products cause injury, without the injured party having to prove negligence. This approach aims to ensure product safety and protect consumers.

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