Compensation for unknowing pollution
Language: English Series: Financial Times ; 25 November 1992, 15(1)Publication details: 1992Subject(s): Summary: Substantial damages have been awarded against a tannery, which polluted a water aquifer. Although the tannery, which could not have foreseen the pollution, was not found negligent it was liable in nuisance. This award could highlight the dangers of liability in nuisance for insurance companies.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB2846-19 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 68637-1001 |
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Substantial damages have been awarded against a tannery, which polluted a water aquifer. Although the tannery, which could not have foreseen the pollution, was not found negligent it was liable in nuisance. This award could highlight the dangers of liability in nuisance for insurance companies.