The brakes on Dirk's Tour de Valle bicycle malfunction,but he continues to ride it because he likes the thrill of the unstoppable acceleration. One night,enjoying a fast downhill pace,he speeds through a stop sign and is struck by a truck. In Dirk's suit against Tour de Valle,the bike maker can raise the defense of

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Assumption of risk means that the plaintiff voluntarily and knowingly assumed the risks of a dangerous activity, in this case, riding a bike with known brake malfunctions. Dirk continued to ride the bike despite being aware of the potential danger, so the bike maker can argue that he assumed the risks and therefore cannot hold them responsible for his injuries.

The Brakes on Dirk's Tour De Valle Bicycle Malfunction,but He