The Challenge of Proving Toxic Tort Causation: Genetic Markers as the Solution?
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Golru, SaraAbstract
Sara Golru, in this Special Edition on Causation, presents a comparative analysis of the role of genetic marker evidence in toxic tort cases throughout Australia and the United States. Sara identifies inconsistencies in the approach of Australian courts to genetic evidence of causation, and considers how developments in the US can inform toxic tort litigation in Australia.Sara Golru, in this Special Edition on Causation, presents a comparative analysis of the role of genetic marker evidence in toxic tort cases throughout Australia and the United States. Sara identifies inconsistencies in the approach of Australian courts to genetic evidence of causation, and considers how developments in the US can inform toxic tort litigation in Australia.
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2022Source title
University of Western Australia Law Review - Special Edition on CausationVolume
49Issue
1Publisher
University of Western Australia Law ReviewLicence
Copyright All Rights ReservedFaculty/School
The University of Sydney Law SchoolSubjects
Toxic tortstort law
torts
genetics
genetic evidence
expert evidence
causation
comparative analysis
methods of proof of causation
factual causation
legal causation
proof of causation
alternative causation
but for test
civil procedure
medical law
personal injury
health law
mass torts
class actions
law and science
law
legal
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