Toxic Tort Litigation

This practice-oriented book brings together the expertise of practicing attorneys, both corporate and ouside counsel, who focus on the litigation of toxic torts cases. Toxic Tort Litigation covers the specific elements of trying a toxic torts case and addresses the distinctive demands of toxic tort litigation, including theory of strategy and tactics of toxic tort cases. Other topics covered in this timely legal resource include liability and damages, defenses, presenting scientific and medical evidence, and using expert witnesses. Chapter authors with experience in specialized litigation address key issues in toxic tort cases -- mold and lead, asbestos and silica, food and pharmaceuticals, and MBTE.