In MacPherson v. Buick, where the wheel on a new Buick collapsed, causing the car to crash, injuring MacPherson, the court of appeals held MacPherson could sue Buick because:
a. Buick was only a dealer of automobiles, but still was responsible for the finished product b. Buick was a wealthy enough company to afford paying damages
c. Buick was liable because it advertised that the wheels were safe on every vehicle d. MacPherson's injuries were life-threatening
e. none of the other choices are correct
e
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