To avoid liability for intentional injuries, Vermont Power Corporation in?cludes in its contracts an exculpatory clause. This is
A) enforceable if the other parties are protected from liability.
B) enforceable if the other parties consent to it.
C) enforceable if the other parties have equal bargaining power.
D) not enforceable.

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Exculpatory clauses that relieve a party from liability for intentional injury are generally not enforceable as they go against public policy and undermine the deterrent value of tort law. Therefore, Vermont Power Corporation's exculpatory clause is not enforceable even if the other parties consent to it or have equal bargaining power.

To Avoid Liability for Intentional Injuries, Vermont Power Corporation In?cludes