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Mobil Co. v. Johnson
(Fl. Distr. Ct. of Appeal of 4th Distr., filed October 2014): Arguing that in any toxic tort case, it is important to assess the dose received by the plaintiff, and then show that the dose received is sufficient to have caused the plaintiff’s condition. Simply showing exposure and a condition is not enough; there must be a reliable linkage.
Case settled January 8, 2016.
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