The case of MacPherson v.Buick Motor Car in 1916 changed product liability law.As a result of it,the courts
A)permitted consumers to sue manufacturers with whom they had no contractual relationships.
B)adopted the principle of caveat emptor.
C)permitted consumers to sue the retailer from whom they had purchased the product.
D)adopted the principle of strict liability.

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The MacPherson v. Buick Motor Car case established the principle of "manufacturer's liability," which allowed consumers to sue manufacturers for damages caused by defective products, even if they had no contractual relationship with the manufacturer. This marked a departure from the traditional principle of caveat emptor or "buyer beware," which placed the burden of ensuring the quality of a product solely on the buyer. The court's decision paved the way for modern product liability law, which holds manufacturers responsible for producing safe products, regardless of whether or not the consumer has a direct relationship with the manufacturer.

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