Which form of liability does not require the claimant to prove negligence or fault?

Strict liability is a form of liability that does not require the claimant to prove negligence or fault on the part of the defendant. Instead, strict liability holds a party responsible for their actions or products regardless of intent or negligence. This is often applied in cases involving inherently dangerous activities or defective products; if an individual is harmed as a result of such activities or products, the responsible party can be held liable simply because they were involved in that activity or produced that product, eliminating the burden of proof related to fault.

This concept contrasts with other forms of liability, such as vicarious liability, where an employer might be held responsible for the negligent acts of an employee, but there must be proof of negligence on the part of the employee. Similarly, professional liability pertains to the failure of professionals to exercise the appropriate standard of care, requiring proof of fault. Conditions liability may involve specific requirements related to negligence or fault, depending on the nature of the conditions causing harm.