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Hidden evidence laws and their influence on mold litigation outcomes in the United States of America

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: COBRA ; 2006Publication details: London RICS 2006ISBN:
  • 9781842193074
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 693.893 $2 18
Online resources: Summary: Reports on toxic mould disputes in the US and the implications for the US construction industry. Argues that the outcome of some toxic mould lawsuits depends on the jurisdiction where a claim is filed, rather than the science of whether toxic mould is dangerous. An investigation of several US case studies shows that varying standards governing the admission of expert witness testimony in US Courts may have a direct impact on the outcome of legal claims.

Reports on toxic mould disputes in the US and the implications for the US construction industry. Argues that the outcome of some toxic mould lawsuits depends on the jurisdiction where a claim is filed, rather than the science of whether toxic mould is dangerous. An investigation of several US case studies shows that varying standards governing the admission of expert witness testimony in US Courts may have a direct impact on the outcome of legal claims.