Washington State Insurance Practice Exam

In product liability cases, what type of liability holds a business responsible for defective products regardless of fault or negligence?

1. Strict Liability

2. Vicarious Liability

3. Comparative Liability

4. Contributory Liability

The correct answer is: Strict Liability

In product liability cases, the type of liability that holds a business responsible for defective products regardless of fault or negligence is Strict Liability. This means that the manufacturer or seller can be held liable for any defects in their products, even if they were not aware of the issue or did not intend for it to happen. It is a legal doctrine that places the responsibility for ensuring safety on the party introducing the product into the marketplace. Vicarious Liability, Comparative Liability, and Contributory Liability are not the correct choices for this question: - Vicarious Liability refers to a situation where one party is held responsible for the actions of another party. - Comparative Liability is a system where responsibility and damages are apportioned based on each party's degree of fault. - Contributory Liability is a legal concept that holds a party responsible if they contributed to the harm caused, even if their contribution was minimal.