Although there was no carelessness on the part of Mr. Tam, and although he had no intention of harming anyone, he could still be sued by someone harmed by dangerous substances that escaped from his property. This is an example of what tort or what principle of tort law?

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This scenario describes strict liability, which is the principle that holds individuals or companies responsible for harm caused by their actions or products, regardless of whether they were negligent or not. In this case, Mr. Tam could be held liable for any harm caused by dangerous substances that escaped from his property, even if he was not aware of the potential danger or did not intend to harm anyone.

Although There Was No Carelessness on the Part of Mr