Toxic Tort – a civil wrong arising from exposure to a toxic substance, such as asbestos, radiation, or hazardous waste

toxic tort:

(1979) 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 (usually a class action) or by administrative action. See mass tort.

References:

[1]: Black’s Law Dictionary Deluxe Tenth Edition by Henry Campbell Black & Editor in Chief Bryan A. Garner. ISBN: 978-0-314-62130-6

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