Which doctrine applies to product liability where liability is based on the dangerous nature of the product, not the defendant's conduct?

• A. Strict Liability
• B. Subpoena
• C. Slander
• D. Tort

Answer: (A)

The idea here is that liability for dangerous products is imposed under strict liability. This means the harm comes from the product itself, not from how the manufacturer acted. If a product is defective and causes an injury while used as intended, the manufacturer (and sometimes others in the supply chain) can be held responsible regardless of whether they were negligent. This shifts the focus to product safety and risk, encouraging manufacturers to make safer goods and to catch defects before they reach consumers. For example, a defective component in a consumer device that injures a user can lead to liability even if the manufacturer wasn’t careless in handling the design. The other terms don’t fit this concept: a subpoena is a court order, slander is a defamation tort, and tort is a broad category of civil wrongs rather than the specific doctrine that imposes liability for dangerous products.