Psychology
Strict Liability in Product Liability Lawsuits
Quick fact
Under strict liability, a manufacturer can be held liable for injuries caused by a defective product even if they exercised all possible care—so a consumer can win a lawsuit without proving negligence.
Why this is interesting
If a toaster you just bought bursts into flames and burns your kitchen counter, must you prove the company was careless to get compensation? What if you cannot show any mistake in how it was made?