Which of the following defenses identifies that the harm was caused by the plaintiff's failure to properly use the product rather than by the defendant's negligence?
A) Assumption of the risk.
B) Product misuse.
C) Pure comparative fault.
D) Last-clear-chance.
E) Misapplication.

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Product misuse defense is used when the harm was caused by the plaintiff's failure to properly use the product, rather than by any negligence on the part of the defendant. This defense argues that the product was not defective or dangerous when used as intended, but became so due to the incorrect use by the plaintiff.

Which of the Following Defenses Identifies That the Harm Was