Toxic tort

{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-003352",
  "term": "Toxic tort",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "A type of personal injury lawsuit alleging harm caused by exposure to a hazardous substance, such as chemicals, pollutants, or contaminated products. These cases often involve complex scientific evidence to establish causation between the exposure and the resulting illness or injury. Liability can arise from manufacturing defects, inadequate warnings, or negligent disposal of materials.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/toxic-tort/"
}