Which of the following defenses used in the case of strict product liability states that the product met the prevailing industry standards at the time of its manufacture?
A) State-of-the-art
B) Statute of repose
C) Contributory negligence
D) Comparative negligence
E) Assumption-of-the-risk

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The "state-of-the-art defense used in the case of strict product liability states that the product met the prevailing industry standards at the time of its manufacture tort reforms proposed or passed by the states includes Providing for the presumption of reasonableness defense in product design cases in which the product meets the state-of-the-art; that is, the prevailing industry standards at the time of product manufacture. Refer to sidebar 10.10.

Which of the Following Defenses Used in the Case of Strict