Miles purchased a lawnmower with an attached warning that said,"The manufacturer is not responsible in the case of an injury caused by the lawnmower." If Miles is injured because of a defect in the mower and sues the lawnmower manufacturer,he will most likely
A)lose,as he agreed to not hold the lawnmower manufacturer liable.
B)lose,as he assumed the risk.
C)win,as this warning would be unenforceable.
D)win,as all lawnmower manufacturers are strictly liable.

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Even though there is a warning on the lawnmower, if there is a defect in the product that causes injury, the warning will not necessarily protect the manufacturer from liability. Such a warning might make it harder for Miles to win his case, but it is unlikely to undermine his claim entirely in the event of an injury. The warning does not absolve the manufacturer entirely of their responsibility to provide a safe product.

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