The Extrapolation Dilemma: Toxicological Evidence and Toxic Torts
- Dr Sara Lotz
- Jun 1, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 5, 2022
Updated: 15 July 2022
Publication in the Torts Law Journal
In this article, published in the Torts Law Journal (volume 27(3)), I examine the complicated judicial treatment of toxicological evidence to support or refute causation in Australian and US toxic tort litigation. I argue that toxicological evidence can provide probative proof of causation but it also has limitations that could be addressed/complemented by other evidence, such as epidemiological evidence, genetic evidence, and testimony as to differential aetiology
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Suggested Citation: Sara Golru, ‘The Extrapolation Dilemma: Toxicological Evidence and Toxic Torts' (2022) 27(3) Torts Law Journal 210.
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