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Case summary: The person D purchased a new F-250 pickup truck from the company D and asked for a lift kit to be installed before the delivery of the truck. Further, the person D also replaced the tires and modified the suspension system to increase the towing capacity. Later, the person D sold the truck to a person S, through a person B who altered the truck by repairing the steering stabilizer and replacing the tires. Post two months, while driving the truck, the steering and suspension failed suddenly, causing the person S to be severely injured.

To find: The basis on which the person S can file a case against persons D and B.

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