toxic tort

A civil wrong arising from exposure to a toxic substance, such as asbestos, radiation, or hazardous waste.

• A toxic tort can be remedied by a civil lawsuit (usu. a class action) or by administrative action. Cf. mass tort. [Cases: Negligence 306; Products Liability 43. C.J.S. Products Liability § 51.]

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