toxic tort

toxic tort
tox·ic tort /'täk-sik-/ n: a tort in which there is personal injury or property damage due to exposure to toxic substances

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. . 1996.

toxic tort
noun Generally:{{}}lethal wrongdoing, noxious injury, poison Specifically asbestos poisoning, environmental poisoning associated concepts: asbestos, electromagnetic fields, lead paint, lead poisoning, radon

Burton's Legal Thesaurus. . 2006


toxic tort
A personal injury caused by exposure to a toxic substance, such as asbestos or hazardous waste. Victims can sue for medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering.
Category: Accidents & Injuries
Category: Small Claims Court & Lawsuits

Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. . 2009.

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