The brakes on Ned's Overland truck malfunction, but he continues to drive it. Unable to slow down, he crashes through a guardrail and careens off the road. In Ned's suit against Overland, the truck maker can raise the defense ofA. commonly known dangers. B. assumption of risk. C. inadequate warning. D. product misuse.

B. assumption of risk

Explanation:

Assumption of risk is a doctrine in business law that a defendant can use in defense against a lawsuit filed by a plaintiff who is suing for damages. According to this doctrine, the plaintiff cannot hold the defendant liable for damages sustained in an activity or event in which the plaintiff voluntary took part in, knowing quite well the risk involved. If the defendant can prove that the plaintiff voluntarily assumed the risk, the plaintiff would be barred from recovering any damage sustained from such situation or accident.

Therefore, in Ned's suit against Overland, the truck maker can raise the defense of assumption of risk, in order not to be held liable for any damage sustained in the accident.