Which of the following statements is true of the state-of-the-art defense?

A) It is a product liability defense based on adherence to existing economically feasible methods when the product was manufactured.
B) If proven, the defendant cannot be held liable for the defective product.
C) It bars actions arising more than a specified number of years after the product was purchased.
D) It is a valid defense in a negligence case because the focus is on the reasonableness of the defendant's conduct.


D

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