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4| Strict Liability:

Damages and Defenses

 Like negligence actions,

under a theory of strict

liability only actual

damages are available

 Cannot claim damage or

loss to defective product

 Must claim damage or

loss through personal

injuries and/or loss of

other property

 Defenses commonly

include: product misuse or

alternation; compliance

with standards;

negligence from plaintiff

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