The case that led in adopting a general rule imposing strict liability in tort was:

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The case of Greenman v. Yuba Power Products, Inc. (1963) led to the adoption of the general rule imposing strict liability in tort. In this case, the plaintiff was injured by a ShopSmith, a woodworking machine manufactured by the defendant. The court held that a manufacturer can be held strictly liable for injuries caused by its products if the product is found to be defective and unreasonably dangerous, regardless of any fault or negligence on the part of the manufacturer. This ruling established the doctrine of strict liability in tort for defective products, which has since been adopted by most U.S. states.

The Case That Led in Adopting a General Rule Imposing