Which Statement Is True Regarding Defenses to Negligence-Based Product Liability

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true regarding defenses to negligence-based product liability actions?

A) A defendant may only rely upon contributory negligence.
B) A defendant may only rely upon comparative negligence.
C) A defendant may only rely upon modified comparative negligence.
D) A defendant may rely upon the defense of contributory, comparative, or modified comparative negligence, depending upon which defense is accepted by the state where the case arose.
E) A defendant may not rely upon contributory, comparative, or modified comparative negligence because no defenses are available in such a lawsuit. The only issue will be the amount of damages.