Environmental and Toxic Torts

  • Class number: 13090
  • Term: Spring 2013
  • Instructor: Cordiano,Dean M.

This course will examine selected topics in the area of environmental and toxic tort litigation. These topics will include, as time permits: i) federal regulation of toxic materials, e.g. CERCLA, RCRA and TOSCA; ii) common law causes of action, e.g. trespass, nuisance, abnormally dangerous activities, strict products liability, market share and other forms of collective liability; iii) procedural issues in toxic tort litigation; iv) statutory and common law defenses, including statute of limitations and lack of causation; v) use of expert testimony; vi) compensatory and punitive damages, including entitlement to attorneys' fees and use of structured settlements; vii) collateral insurance issues in environmental and toxic tort cases; and viii) selected specific toxic torts problems, e.g. acid rain, agent orange, interstate air pollution, asbestos and lead pollution, mold, pesticides and tobacco products.

Course Schedule

  • Date: Tuesday, Thursday 3:30-5:00PM
  • Location: LB 202

Course Information

Enrollment

  • Enrollment status: Open
  • Current enrollment/capacity: 16/18
  • Reserve population/capacity: 0/0
  • Waitlist enrollment/capacity: 0/50

Grading

  • Grade basis: Graded
  • Satisifies Writing Requirement: No
  • Exam type: TAKE HOME