Some states have rejected the requirement of privity but not adopted any set rule. Instead, these states function under the __________ rule.

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The flexible rule allows for courts to consider various factors, such as the foreseeability of harm, the relationship between parties, and the level of risk involved, in determining whether a duty exists in a product liability case. This approach allows for more individualized and nuanced decisions, rather than a strict adherence to a privity or known user rule.

Some States Have Rejected the Requirement of Privity but Not