Liability without fault. Defendant is liable regardless of intent or negligence if they engage in certain abnormally dangerous activities or sell defective products. No showing of breach of duty required.
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Products Liability — Liability of manufacturers and sellers for defective products that cause injury. Can be based on strict liability, negligence,…
Abnormally Dangerous Activities — Activities that create a foreseeable and highly significant risk of physical harm even when reasonable care is exercised,…
Negligence — A tort based on the defendant's failure to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm to the plaintiff. Negligence…
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