LAW 579 - Mass Torts

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Law

Description:

An integrated and in-depth look at combination of issues raised by complex mass tort lawsuits; substantive tort law; civil procedure; litigation strategy; lawyer-client relationships; economics of settlement, ethics, judicial role, societal impacts. Exploration of eight to ten celebrated mass tort lawsuits such as Buffalo Creek disaster, asbestos, Dalkon Shield, Agent Orange, Woburn leukemia case, tobacco smoking, silicon breast implants, electromagnetic fields, medical malpractice. Readings will emphasize historical accounts that put litigation in context, as well as judicial opinions and scholarly commentary. Instructor: Wiener

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Seminar

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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