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Hazardous Substances in Buildings : Liability, Litigation and Abatement

Name: Hazardous Substances in Buildings : Liability, Litigation and Abatement
Author: C. Jaye Berger
ISBN: 9780471527770

by C. Jaye Berger

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For lawyers and non-lawyers, it discusses all key issues raised by the incidence of hazardous substances in building structures. Examines the valuation of real estate with environmental problems, remediation, handling emergency situations, cost recovery litigation, sick building syndrome, contract issues and defenses to environmental lawsuits. Contains valuable charts, diagrams and checklists. Analyzes all possible legal theories in lawsuits.

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A comprehensive guide to the key environmental issues pertaining to hazardous substances in buildings, for both lawyers and nonlawyers. Berger, a lawyer herself, has written the chapters about the legal and contractual aspects of these issues. Nonlawyer experts write about their areas of expertise, e.g. sick building syndrome, emergency situations, asbestos abatement and management, environmental hazards and the market value of real property, and liabilities insurance for hazardous substances in buildings. Supplements are expected to be issued annually. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)