Rinehart v. International Playtex, Inc.

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• the risk of toxic shock syndrome is latent, not open and obvious, thus Playtex had a duty to warn of the particular risk; the incurred risk defense requires more than general awareness of a potential for mishap; it must show acceptance of a specific risk
• the risk of toxic shock syndrome is latent, not open and obvious, thus Playtex had a duty to warn of the particular risk; the incurred risk defense requires more than general awareness of a potential for mishap; it must show acceptance of a specific risk

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