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 to product liability cases. This means that manufacturers can be held responsible for any harm caused by a defective product, regardless of whether or not they were negligent. In Jean's case, K-Tech Inc. is held liable for the bad disk that caused her injury.

Jean Is Playing a Computer Game on a Bad Disk