Which of the following is true of strict liability?
A) Courts never hold the retailer liable if the manufacturer is available for suit.
B) The application of strict liability varies among states.
C) Most states hold that plaintiffs can recover for purely economic losses under strict liability.
D) The essential element for strict product liability is that the product is not defective.

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While strict liability is currently accepted by most states, its application varies among the states. Some states may apply it to situations involving the sale of services, used merchandise, or real estate; others may not. Most states hold that plaintiffs cannot recover for purely economic losses under strict liability. A number of states, however, allow such recovery if the defect caused the product to be unreasonably dangerous, even if it did not result in physical injury.

Which of the Following Is True of Strict Liability