Torts: Strict Liability for Abnormally Dangerous Activities

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00:00 Introduction to Strict Liability
Overview of strict liability for abnormally dangerous activities and how it differs from negligence and intentional torts.

01:00 Fault Is Irrelevant
Explains that a defendant can be liable even if they took every possible precaution to prevent harm.

02:55 Defining Abnormally Dangerous Activities
Introduces the Restatement (Second) of Torts §520 and its six factors for determining if an activity is abnormally dangerous.

04:50 The "Big Three" High-Risk Activities
Highlights radioactive materials, explosives, and ultra-hazardous chemicals as common examples meeting the first two factors.

10:00 Risk Cannot Be Eliminated by Care
Covers the third factor, emphasizing inherent dangers that remain even with reasonable precautions.

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