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Stor Manufacturing stores hazardous and volatile chemicals in its warehouse. The warehouse has state-of-the-art equipment to make sure the chemicals do not explode. An unexpected earthquake shakes the warehouse, causing the chemicals to explode and injure William, a passerby on a nearby sidewalk. Astor Manufacturing is_________.

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liable for Williams injuries

Explanation:

Hello! Astor, being a possessor of dangerous products for the organism, has to take precautions so that in unexpected cases such as a meteorological incident his merchandise does not harm anyone. In this case, he is totally responsible for William's injuries for not preventing before.

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The correct answer is letter "C": strictly liable for William’s injuries.

Explanation:

In Law, strict liability refers to the responsibility individuals incur by engaging in activities that could be potentially harmful moreover when those individuals' activities caused damage to others or property even if unintentionally. Strict liability also applies in animal bites (depending on the state) and manufacturing defects.

Thus, even in Stor Manufacturing had the equipment necessary to protect the chemicals stored in its warehouse, the company is strictly liable for the damages caused to William because of the explosion during the earthquake.

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