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Question
Natura Cosmetics produces a hair color product and discloses its dangerous side effects on the packaging along with the instructions. Natalie purchases the product and follows the instructions of its use correctly after having read about the side effects. She is later injured by the product due to the side effects described by the packaging. She files a strict liability lawsuit against Natura Cosmetics. Which of the following defenses can Natura Cosmetics successfully use against Angela?A) generally known dangers
B) assumption of the risk
C) foreseeable event
D) crashworthiness
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