Horizon Corporation makes cell phones.Gina files a product liability suit against Horizon, alleging a design defect.In deciding whether to hold Horizon liable, the court may consider the "reasonableness" of

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When determining liability for a design defect, the court may consider the availability of an alternative design that would have made the product safer. This is because the manufacturer may be deemed liable if they failed to implement a safer alternative design that could have prevented the harm. Therefore, the reasonableness of an available alternative design is a relevant factor in deciding whether or not to hold Horizon liable for Gina's product liability suit.

Horizon Corporation Makes Cell Phones