A pharmacist wrote a book about drugs people can buy without a prescription. The author said Drmxz, an over-the-counter cold medication, had no side effects. However, Drmzx can cause serious problems in people who have liver problems. Cheryl, who has liver trouble, read the book, bought and took Drmzx, and suffered severe symptoms. Cheryl sued the book publisher for causing her injuries. Cheryl likely will ______.

a. win, because publishers are responsible when they distribute a book with a mistake
b. win, but only if the medication came close to killing Cheryl
c. win, but only if the pharmacist is an expert on cold medications and liver problems
d. lose, because courts say book publishers cannot verify all the information in every book they publish


d. lose, because courts say book publishers cannot verify all the information in every book they publish

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