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.

Toxic torts

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On causation

Article Abstract:

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.

Social aspects, Economic aspects, Liability (Law), Legal liability, Responsibility

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From the Archives (such as they are)

Article Abstract:

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.

Officials and employees, Law, History, Periodicals, Columbia Law Review (Periodical), Legal literature, Columbia University. School of Law

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