Case study of larson and son

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Larson and son manufactured welders that frequently malfunctioned, setting clothing on fire and causing serious burns. Larson and Son sold all of its assets to Swenson Co., which continued to manufacture the Larson welder product line. Eleven months after Swenson's purchase, one of Larson's customers sued Swenson for injuries caused by a welder purchased from Larson, six months prior to the purchase by Swenson. Under the circumstances, Swenson 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 in some states under strict liability.

D.) could not be liable if Larson and Son still exist as a corporate entity.

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