Fifty-State Survey: Toxic Exposure Claims

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By Products Liability Committee

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This compendium focuses on the law applicable to toxic exposure claims—i.e., claims of alleged harm caused to person or property by exposure to dangerous substances—across all fifty states and the District of Columbia. This a broad area of the law that is constantly evolving with advances in manufacturing, science, and technology, and can present unique statute of limitations issues. This book provides a valuable overview of the relevant claims and defenses in each state, and will be a useful resource for anyone involved in this type of litigation.

Topics covered include:

  • Negligence
  • Strict liability
  • Breach of warranty
  • Statute of limitations
  • Product identification requirements
  • Standard for challenging expert testimony
  • Asbestos litigation
  • Fifty-State Survey: Toxic Exposure Claims