MedBeat Inc, makes medical devices, including heart pacemakers. Nina, a heart patient, files a product liabil¬ity suit against MedBeat, alleging a warning defect with respect to its pacemaker. In deciding whether to hold MedBeat liable, the court may consider whether there is a foreseeable risk of harm posed by thepacemakerand
a. the omission of a warning renders the pacemakernot reasonably safe.
b. there is a reasonable alternative design.
c. MedBeat did not use due care in making the pacemaker.
d. Nina lacks insurance coverage.
A
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