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Varvara68 [4.7K]
3 years ago
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Stan, an air-conditioning and heating technician, files a suit against Temp-Set Corporation, alleging that its thermostats are u

nreasonably dangerous due to the possibility of electrical shock. Temp-Set's best defense is most likely ___________.
a. contributory negligence.
b. knowledgeable user.
c. commonly known danger.
d. none of the choices
Business
1 answer:
Mashcka [7]3 years ago
5 0

Answer: option (B). knowledgeable user.

Explanation: knowledgeable user simply means If a particular danger is or should be commonly known by particular users of the product, the manufacturer need not warn those particular users. An example is a case of Stan, an air-conditioning and heating technician, files a suit against Temp-Set Corporation, alleging that its thermostats are unreasonably dangerous due to the possibility of electrical shock, Temp-Sets defense is knowledgeable user.

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