Eliminating general causation: notes towards a new theory of justice and toxic torts
Article Abstract:
The causation model of liability in toxic tort cases is a failure from deterrence and compensation standpoints and should be replaced by a system imposing liability for failure to develop and disclose necessary information. This replacement system would require cost-effective scientific studies of latent risks of products and public disclosure of results. Such a system encourages and rewards responsible corporate behavior.
Publication Name: Columbia Law Review
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0010-1958
Year: 1997
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On causation
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The author argues that tort law's focus on maintaining society's economic system perpetuates social harms and proposes two solutions: that tort liability be expanded to consider and redress social harm, and changing the concept of responsibility from being egocentric to communal.
Publication Name: Columbia Law Review
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0010-1958
Year: 2000
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From the Archives (such as they are)
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The author outlines the history of the Columbia Law Review from its inception in 1901. The contributions of the Review's unpaid student editors and its editors-in-chief are analyzed.
Publication Name: Columbia Law Review
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0010-1958
Year: 2000
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