One day while watching soccer on television in his home, Renaldo heard a large explosion immediately followed by a large rock that crashed through his living room window

When Renaldo went outside to find the source of the explosion, he discovered that Dyno-Blast Services, Inc had been using dynamite to blast large rock outcroppings on the land next to his house. Is Dyno-Blast Services, Inc liable for the damage to Renaldo's home?
A) yes, based on the commission of a strict liability tort
B) yes, based on an intentional tort
C) no, since Dyno-Blast Services, Inc. did not intend to harm Renaldo's property
D) no, since there is no conclusive evidence that Dyno-Blast Services, Inc. was negligent


A

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