Toms v. Calvary Assembly of God
Maryland Supreme Court
132 A.3d 866 (2016)
Relevant factsFree
The Church (defendant) obtained a fireworks permit and conducted a supervised display with no misfires, but the noise scared cattle on Toms's (plaintiff) adjacent dairy farm into a stampede that killed four cows and caused property damage; Toms sued alleging the display was an abnormally dangerous activity warranting strict liability.
IssueFree
Whether a lawful fireworks display is an abnormally dangerous activity that gives rise to strict liability.