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Chapter 21: Strict Liability
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Chapter 21: Strict Liability. Strict Liability. one exception to the requirement of fault is strict liability , also known as liability without fault. Applies to - Ultra D angerous Activities - Dangerous Animals - Defective Products
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Chapter 21: Strict Liability
- Strict Liability one exception to the requirement of fault is strict liability, also known as liability without fault. Applies to - Ultra Dangerous Activities - Dangerous Animals - Defective Products To Prove strict liability cases, require only proof of causation and damages
- Dangerous Activities Activities that are SO dangerous that no amount of reasonable care can fully eliminate the risk Examples: Chemical transportation, Demolition
- Animals Certain Animals are considered “dangerous” and inherit a Strict Liability if they harm another Examples: Lion, Tigers, Bears OH MY.
- Animals Con’t Most Dogs are not considered dangerous until they have a history of biting Pitt Bulls are classified as dangerous Leash laws affect the liability of the owners
- Product Liability Product liability—the legal responsibility of manufacturers for injuries caused by defective products Example: A drug company does not warn you about potential lethal side effects of a drug, you take the drug, you die. The company is liable This is why you see warning labels on EVERYTHING
- Defenses Misuse – Used in product Liability that the person either used the product well outside of its intended use, or ignored obvious warnings No causation – “The chemical spill didn’t cause your cancer” No Damages