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Collateral Damage: An Examination of Tort Liability Post 9/11
Overview The number of domestic third parties who could be made defendants in the 9/11 or any future terrorist attack is enormous, and the potential aggregate liability these defendants face is staggering. Part I of this paper explores the potential civil claims that plaintiffs might bring in the wake of a terrorist attack and the potential defendants to such claims. Part II summarizes the efforts of Congress to limit the potential liability that could result from the terrorist attack of 9/11 or similar incidents. Finally, Part III outlines suggestions that might be incorporated into any legislation meant to address the issues raised in this paper.
| Publisher | The Federalist Society | File Format | PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5 |
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| Date Published | July 2002 | ||
| Format | White Papers | ||
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