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This dynamic presents a political and public-relations problem for those seeking to chart a middle ground between strict liability and laissez faire.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
However, statutory rape is a strict liability crime.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
Wisconsin has a strict liability law, making owners automatically liable for damages caused by an unprovoked dog attack.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit accuses Roblox and Discord of wrongful death, fraudulent concealment and misrepresentations, negligent misrepresentation and strict liability.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
However, statutory rape is a strict liability crime.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
Wisconsin has a strict liability law, making owners automatically liable for damages caused by an unprovoked dog attack.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit accuses Roblox and Discord of wrongful death, fraudulent concealment and misrepresentations, negligent misrepresentation and strict liability.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Strict liability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strict%20liability. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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