Which of the following is true of product liability?
A) Product liability is a consideration, but it's not important until the development stage of the new-product development process.
B) Relative to most other countries, U.S. courts enforce a very strict product liability standard.
C) Sellers are usually not held responsible for injuries related to their products especially when the items are well designed.
D) None of these statements is true.

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Relative to most other countries, U.S. courts enforce a very strict product liability standard, making it important for companies to take product safety seriously from the beginning of the new-product development process. Choices A and C are incorrect as product liability is important throughout the entire product lifecycle, and sellers can be held responsible for injuries related to their products even if they were well designed. Choice D is incorrect as at least one of the statements is true.

Which of the Following Is True of Product Liability