Question 39Tom is driving his car carefully through a residential neighbourhood when he suddenly loses control of his vehicle due to a defect in the brakes, which he was unaware of. As a result, he swerves onto the sidewalk and hits a pedestrian, Sarah, causing her significant injuries. Sarah decides to sue Tom, seeking compensation for her injuries and medical expenses. Tom argues that he should not be held liable because the brake defect was a manufacturing fault that he could not have foreseen or prevented. Which of the following principles is most relevant in determining Tom’s liability for Sarah’s injuries in this case?