ABSTRACT
The purpose of this article is to look at synergistic causation in the current law of tort. Existing references to synergy in case law will be examined, a definition of synergy put forward, and an attempt made to place synergy within the existing landscape of both material contribution, and Fairchild liability. Many examples discussed below derive from the specific case of asbestos/tobacco interaction to cause lung cancer. Mesothelioma is not discussed here, which has its own rules under the Compensation Act 2006 s.3 .
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Tim Trotman, ‘Synergistic causation in tort’ [2024] Journal of Personal Injury Law (1) 16.
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