Mel Smith bought a new car from Ted’s Auto World. As Mr. Smith was driving the car out of the car lot, he was struck by a large truck because it was 9:00 p.m.

Mel Smith bought a new car from Ted’s Auto World. As Mr. Smith was driving the car out of the car lot, he was struck by a large truck because it was 9:00 p.m. (in February) and his new car’s headlights did not work. Assume that Mr. Smith would not have been involved in the accident if his headlights worked. Will Mr. Smith be successful in suing the manufacturer of the car for products liability? Explain your answer