Larson & Son manufactured welders that frequently malfunctioned, setting clothing on fire and causing serious burns. Larson & Son sold all of its assets to Argo Co, which continued to manufacture the Larson welder product line. Eighteen months after Argo's purchase, one of Larson's customers sued Argo for injuries caused by a welder purchased from Larson, one year prior to the purchase by Argo
Under the circumstances, Argo Co:
A) cannot be held liable, because it is a corporation.
B) cannot be held liable, because it did not manufacture the welder in question.
C) might be held liable for this debt in some states under strict tort liability.
D) would definitely be liable.
C
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