Foster v. Preston Mill Co.
Supreme Court of Washington
268 P.2d 645 (Wash. 1954)
Relevant factsFree
Preston Mill (defendant) engaged in blasting whose noise and vibration frightened a mink owned by Foster (plaintiff), causing the mink to kill its own kittens; Foster sued under strict liability for engaging in an ultrahazardous activity, and the trial court found for Foster.
IssueFree
Whether strict liability may be imposed on a blasting company when the noise and vibration from blasting causes a wild animal to kill its young.