Strict liability is a legal principle where a party is held responsible for damages or injuries caused by their actions, regardless of intent or Negligence.
One of the most common areas where strict liability applies is in cases involving abnormally dangerous activities which are inherently hazardous. For example, using explosives or storing toxic chemicals in populated areas can lead to liability for any resulting harm, regardless of precautions taken. The responsible party is held liable for damages even if they weren’t negligent.
Another example of strict liability is animal attacks. If a person owns a dangerous animal, such as a wild animal, they can be held strictly liable for any injuries the animal causes, regardless of whether the owner was negligent in their care or handling of the animal. For instance, if a tiger escapes and injures someone, the owner is strictly liable, even if precautions were taken to prevent the escape.
Strict liability also applies in product liability cases. Manufacturers can be held strictly liable for defective products that cause harm, even without negligence. For example, if a toy with a defect injures a child, the manufacturer can be held strictly liable for the harm caused, regardless of the safety measures taken during production.