Asked by Timofei Bolshev on Jul 30, 2024
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Creative Farming Ltd. manufactures fertilizer from organic matter, a by-product of which is explosive methane gas. During the processing, some of this gas escaped and drifted onto the adjacent property, where it caused an explosion and extensively damaged a building owned by XYZ Co. Creative Farming Ltd. would be liable for the loss under which one of the following principles?
A) Strict liability
B) Vicarious liability
C) Product liability
D) Occupiers' Liability Act
E) Contributory negligence
Methane Gas
A colorless, odorless, flammable gas that is the main component of natural gas and a potent greenhouse gas.
Strict Liability
Liability even in the absence of fault.
Explosive
An explosive is a reactive substance that contains a great amount of potential energy, which can produce an explosion if released suddenly, typically through a rapid expansion of gas.
- Grasp the concept of strict liability and circumstances under which it would apply.
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Zybrea KnightAug 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Strict liability applies because Creative Farming Ltd. is engaged in an inherently dangerous activity (processing organic matter that produces explosive methane gas), and would be liable for any damages caused by the escape of the gas, regardless of the level of care they exercised.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the concept of strict liability and circumstances under which it would apply.