In 1963,the state of __________ became the first state to adopt the __________ theory,after the state supreme court decided the __________ case.
A) California, strict liability, Greenman v.Yuba Power Products
B) California, product negligence,Greenman v.Yuba Powder Products
C) New York, strict liability,Greenman v.Yuba Power Products
D) Florida, breach of warranty, Petito v.A.H.Robins Co.

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California became the first state to adopt the strict liability theory in 1963 after the landmark case of Greenman v. Yuba Power Products, which established that manufacturers are liable for any injuries caused by their defective products, regardless of their level of care or negligence. Option B is incorrect because product negligence is not a recognized legal theory. Option C and D are incorrect because neither New York nor Florida was the first state to adopt the strict liability theory.

In 1963,the State of __________ Became the First State to Adopt