The Sydney Tar Ponds Case: Shutting the door on Environmental Class Action Suits in Nova Scotia?

Authors

Meinhard Doelle, Dalhousie University Schulich School of LawFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2015

Keywords

class action, tort law, nuisance, strict liability

Abstract

The case comment provides an assessment of the recent class action case in Nova Scotia regarding the notorious Sydney Tar Ponds contaminated site. The comment considers the implications for class actions and for environmental tort law.

Recommended Citation

Meinhard Doelle, "The Sydney Tar Ponds Case: Shutting the Door on Environmental Class Action Suits in Nova Scotia?" (2015) 27 J Envtl L & Prac 279.

Publication Abbreviation

J Envtl L & Prac