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Law School in Plain English: Torts & Criminal Law.

Strict Liability: When Fault Doesn’t Matter.

October 28, 2025·26 min
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Send us Fan Mail You’re liable even if you did nothing wrong. Welcome to Strict Liability—the torts rule that says fault doesn’t matter. In this episode, we break down how owning a vicious dog, storing explosives, or making homemade fireworks can cost you big—even if you were careful. No negligence? No defense. From Rylands v. Fletcher to explosives, delivery drones, and pit bulls on the loose, we explain in plain English why strict liability exists, who it protects, and why it should make ev...

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