In Greenman v. Yuba Power Products the court imposed strict liability on a producer due to failure to prevent a defect in its product that caused injury to a consumer.

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This statement is correct. The court in Greenman v. Yuba Power Products did impose strict liability on the producer due to their failure to prevent a defect in their product (a power tool) that caused injury to the consumer (Greenman). This case established the doctrine of strict product liability in California, which holds manufacturers and sellers accountable for injuries caused by their defective products, regardless of fault or negligence on their part.

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