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Strict Liability Claims

Strict liability claims are filed on behalf of the plaintiff, alleging the defendant''s responsibility for damages. Goals of strict liability claims include increasing social accountability of the defendant and recovering damages and financial losses. Strict liability claims law is part of torte law and is pursued in civil, rather than criminal courts.

Defendants in a strict liability claims case have the burden of proof-they must prove that their product posed no danger. Strict liability claims cases generally address situations where defendants engaged in behavior known to be hazardous to others. Strict liability claims have involved blasting, vicious animals (including pets), and dangerous products. When strict liability claims involve products, the defendants include anyone profiting from the manufacture/sale of said products. Defendants in strict liability claims cases must prove that their product posed no threat to the end user. In a strict liability claims case, absence of negligence is irrelevant-strict liability claims address the responsibility of the owner/manufacturer/retailer for any damages, regardless of how careful they were.

Strict liability claims can only be filed in courts at the state level; there is no federal law governing strict liability claims. Laws vary significantly between states, so it is important to consult an attorney familiar with strict liability claims laws in the state where you intend file.

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