Forest & Field Company makes and leases a backhoe to Gallagher.Due to a defect attributable to Forest & Field's negligence,Gallagher is injured in an accident in which his neighbor Helga is also hurt.In a product liability suit based on negligence,Forest & Field may be liable to
A)Gallagher only.
B)no one.
C)Gallagher and Helga.
D)Helga only.

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Forest & Field Company may be liable to both Gallagher and Helga since they were injured as a result of the defective backhoe caused by the company's negligence. Forest & Field's liability extends not only to the lessee (Gallagher) but also to third parties (Helga) who were injured due to the defect.

Forest & Field Company Makes and Leases a Backhoe to Gallagher.Due