Which of the following would most likely be a defect under 402A of the Restatement of Torts?
A)A chair produced without inserting the appropriate screws.
B)A product with a defective design that is nevertheless the "state of the art."
C)Vodka that is 100 proof and makes people drunk and causes liver damage after years of heavy use.
D)All of the above are defects under 402A.

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A product that is not manufactured properly and lacks essential components, such as screws, is considered defective under 402A.

Option B is incorrect because a product with a defective design that is still the "state of the art" is not considered a defect under 402A.

Option C is incorrect because being drunk or causing liver damage after years of heavy use is not considered a defect under 402A.

Which of the Following Would Most Likely Be a Defect