In each of the following situations, assume that the object or activity in question has resulted in damage or harm to someone. Answer the following questions for each situation.

Do you think a court will impose strict liability? Why or why not?

What other tort actions that might be possible on the facts given.

1. Tom is moving his own barn. He places it on a huge truck platform and drives it on a public highway. It crashes into a bridge.
2. The XYZ Company has installed a large steam boiler in its factory. it explodes.
3. The large lake on Linda's land overflows into neighboring land after a thunderstorm.
4. From an army base in Florida, scientists send up a satellite. Unfortunately it lands on top of a barn in Newark, New Jersey.
5. Fred knows that he is HIV positive. Yet, he continues to have unprotected sex with others who are unaware of Fred's HIV status.
6. A bystander is shot when a handgun accidentally goes off during a robbery. The bystander sues the manufacturer of the handgun for engaging in an abnormally dangerous activity

Jurisdiction is United States

Class is Civil Injuries