What other common strict liability causes of action exist?

Most states recognize similar types of conduct as subject to strict liability:

• Ultrahazardous Activities
• Dram Shop Acts
• Common Carrier Liability

Each of these is discussed below.

Ultrahazardous Activity

Courts may impose strict liability in tort for types of activities they call ultrahazardous. This may include activities such as working with explosives, wild animals, or extreme sports.

Dram Shop Acts

These laws make sellers of alcoholic beverages directly to customers on the sellers premises liable for harm caused as a result of the consumer becoming intoxicated.

Common Carriers

Carriers of cargo on behalf of others may be strictly liable to the owner for any harm suffered by the cargo. Risk of loss, however, may be shifted back on the owner via contract.