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According to the due care theory of product liability
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A company can be held liable for damages from defective products only when there is an understood agreement between the buyer and seller that is established by their behavior |
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A company can be held liable for damages as long as the product is defective and dangerous |
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A company can be held liable only when they fail to observe reasonable standards in the design and manufacture of products |
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All of the above |
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