Most of the goods contained in a freight train (a common carrier) were destroyed when a tornado wrecked the train. The carrier was sued for damages by all the shippers that had merchandise on the train. Is the carrier strictly liable for the damage done to the goods by the tornado?
What will be an ideal response?
Generally, common carriers are strictly liable for harm to the bailor's goods. Common carriers are governed by a statute known as the Carmack Amendment. If the goods are delivered to the carrier in good condition and the goods are damaged, the carrier is liable. An exception to this is if the carrier can show that it was not negligent and the goods were damaged by an act of God, such as this tornado.
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