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If Company X has not been negligent in dealing with chemicals. yet, the chemicals were leaked. can victims affected by such leak sue Company X ?

Option: 1

Yes, even after company not being negligent it can be sued.


Option: 2

No, as the company was being negligent it cannot be sued.


Option: 3

Yes, if the activity was commercial in nature.


Option: 4

Depends upon other factors as well.


Answers (1)

A person or organisation is subject to liability for harm brought on by their actions, even if they were not negligent or at fault, under the legal doctrine of absolute liability making company X liable even though they were not negligent in their conduct.Hence, option a is correct.

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Sumit Saini

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