Law of Environmental and Toxic Torts – Cases, Materials and Problems – American Casebook Series

Description

Contents:
1) Overview: Conflicting Perspectives on the Adequacy of the Tort System
2) Trespass Actions in Environmental Law
3) Nuisance: The Comprehensive Environmental Tort Theory
4) Strict Liability for Abnormally Dangerous Activities
5) Remedies & Compensable Interests
6) Environmental Statutory Regulation and the Common Law: Pre-emption and Implied Rights
7) Toxic Products, Processes and Services
8) Causation
9) Workplace Injuries and Toxic Substances: Intersection of Workers’ Compensation and Tort Liability
10) CERCLA: Liability and Compensation for Cleaning UP Hazardous Substances.
11) Insurance
12) Defenses
13) Special Problems in Trial Management and Settlement Toxics Litigation.