190: Toxic Torts

Dec 18, 2023

Join chemist Professor Roy Harrison and environmental law silk David Hart for a review of recent personal injury lawsuits seeking damages for exposure to toxic substances. Topics discussed include lead contamination from smelting works, class action lawsuits and claims against companies for dumping harmful sludge, a case of transporting and discharging toxic slops, and the research interests in airborne particles and pollutants.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Lead contamination from smelting works

03:31 • 6min

Class Action Lawsuit and Claim against Traffic Euro for Naphtha Sludge Dumping

10:01 • 3min

Case of Transporting and Discharging Toxic Slops

13:19 • 5min

Research interests in airborne particles and pollutants

17:50 • 5min