Jean is playing a computer game on a bad disk that melts in her drive,starting a fire that injures her hands. Jean files a suit against K-Tech,Inc.,the game's manufacturer. K-Tech is held liable under the doctrine of strict liability. A significant application of this doctrine is in the area of

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The doctrine of strict liability applies in product liability cases, where a manufacturer can be held liable for injuries caused by their defective products regardless of fault or negligence. Criminal law deals with offenses against the state, intentional torts involve intentional harm to someone, and negligence involves a failure to act with reasonable care.

Jean Is Playing a Computer Game on a Bad Disk