Spring Stream sells bottled water that it claims contains vital minerals and salts not found in rival brands. The company also claims that using tamperproof seals on the bottles would minimize the health benefits of the water. As a result, some merchants refill the used water bottles with contaminated water and resell them. People who drink the water suffer from various water-borne diseases. Which of the following forms the grounds on which affected customers can bring a strict liability lawsuit against Spring Stream?
A) There was a defect in the manufacture of the bottled water.
B) There was a defect in the packaging of the bottled water.
C) The company failed to provide warnings about the dangers of contaminated water.
D) There was a defect in the design of the water bottles.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The defect in the packaging, specifically the lack of tamperproof seals, allows for the bottles to be refilled with contaminated water, leading to consumer harm.

Spring Stream Sells Bottled Water That It Claims Contains Vital