New York High Court: Tort Defendants May Be Entitled to Broad Protection from Liability to Bystanders in Cases of Second-Hand Exposure to Toxic Substances

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January 29, 2007

Previously published on January 27, 2006

A recent opinion from New York State's highest court calls into question the extent to which premises owners, and possibly even manufacturers and sellers of products, can be held liable for injuries to bystanders alleging second-hand or "take-home" exposure to potentially harmful products.

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New York High Court: Tort Defendants May Be Entitled to Broad Protection from Liability to Bystanders in Cases of Second-Hand Exposure to Toxic Substances

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