Toxic tort litigation

Trying a toxic tort case is very different from other high-stakes litigation. This practice-focused guide explores the specific and often unique elements that distinguish this type of litigation, including the differing theories of liability and damages and the key procedural and substantive defenses to toxic tort claims. Other topics include scientific and medical evidence and causation, case strategy, trial management, settlement considerations, and causation standards that apply in four regions of the country, reviewing the standards that apply in every state.

Introduction / L. Neal Ellis Jr. -- Theories of liability and damages / Bruce Jones, Ryan T. Dunn, Courtney A. Lawrence, and Delmar R. Ehrich -- Common defenses / J. Kevin Buster and Randy J. Butterfield -- The use of scientific and medical evidence / William D. Dannelly, Rita A. Sheffey, Ashley Cummings, and Matt Hanchey -- Causation and the use of experts / Alan Rudlin, Alexandra Cunningham, and Thomas R. Waskom -- Case strategy and trial management / John P. Manard Jr., Steven J. Levine, S. Ault Hootsell III, J. Alan Harrell, Roy l. Bergeron Jr., and Evan Dicharry -- Settlemment considerations / Brendan K. Collins -- Emerging areas of litigation and significant legal issues / Shawna Bligh and Chris Wendelbo -- Western states / Karen R. Leviton, Michael G. Romey, and R. Peter Durning Jr. -- Midwestern states / Andrew Holly and Colin Wicker -- Southern states / Lisa Horvath Shub -- Eastern states / Libretta Stennes.