Shakira was injured by the explosion of a widget that was manufactured by Delta Corp. The evidence indicates that Delta was not careless with respect to the manufacture or design of the widget, nor did the company carelessly fail to issue a warning regarding the danger of explosion. Nevertheless, Delta may be held strictly liable to Shakira on the basis of some other cause of action if she bought the widget from the company.

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Strict liability can apply in product liability cases if a product is found to be defective and causes injury, regardless of the manufacturer's care or negligence. If Shakira bought the widget, Delta Corp could be held strictly liable if the widget was defective.

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