Environmental Tort
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl tɔrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A tort involving harm caused to the environment, such as pollution or contamination, for which the injured party may seek legal remedy.
The company was sued for an environmental tort due to illegal dumping of hazardous waste.
Forms
- environmental tort
- environmental torts
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Commentary
Environmental torts often require specialized proof of causal harm and may involve complex statutory overlays beyond common law principles.
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