Material Contribution to Justice? Toxic Causation after Hanke v. Resurfice

46 Pages Posted: 12 Jul 2011

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Lynda Margaret Collins

University of Ottawa - Common Law Section

Heather C. McLeod-Kilmurray

University of Ottawa - Common Law Section

Date Written: July 1, 2011

Abstract

Since the 2007 ruling in Hanke v Resurfice, courts and commentators have struggled with the concept of material contribution in the law of causation. This article clarifies the material contribution test in negligence law, with a focus on the problem of scientific uncertainty.

Keywords: causation, material contribution, toxic torts, tort law, negligence law, cause

Suggested Citation

Collins, Lynda Margaret and McLeod-Kilmurray, Heather C., Material Contribution to Justice? Toxic Causation after Hanke v. Resurfice (July 1, 2011). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1883714 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1883714

Lynda Margaret Collins (Contact Author)

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Heather C. McLeod-Kilmurray

University of Ottawa - Common Law Section ( email )

57 Louis Pasteur Street
Ottawa, K1N 6N5
Canada

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