Private Law Theory

Introduction:
“… Part II of this Note provides a scientific background and summarizes the current state of epigenetics research. Part III summarizes the primary challenges of proving causation in toxic tort cases and how courts address these challenges by modifying the existing causation framework. Part IV discusses how epigenetics can inform the causation inquiry in toxic torts cases and argues for modifying the increased risk framework according to scientific development …” (more)

Karriann Laubach, ‘Epigenetics and Toxic Torts: How Epidemiological Evidence Informs Causation’, 73 Washington and Lee Law Review 1019 (2016).

First posted 2016-09-21 05:58:04