Bibliograph

A comparative examination of multi-party actions, the case of environmental mass harm, Joanne Blennerhassett

Type

Label

A comparative examination of multi-party actions, the case of environmental mass harm, Joanne Blennerhassett

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-297) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A comparative examination of multi-party actions

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

948291540

Responsibility statement

Joanne Blennerhassett

Series statement

Civil justice systems, 4

Sub title

the case of environmental mass harm

Summary

This monograph addresses the phenomenon of mass harm and how it may be resolved through collective redress. It examines particularly how such redress may be achieved through mechanisms such as multi-party actions (MPAs). In order to do this, an analytical framework is created against which to evaluate various multi-party procedures. This is illustrated through the experience of a selection of common law jurisdictions in dealing with mass harm – namely that of England and Wales, Canada, Australia and the United States, as well as that of EU collective redress. It examines multi-party action laws benchmarked against the objectives identified in the analytical framework. The phenomenon of environmental mass harm in particular is explored as a case study, as it illustrates some of the difficulties that may arise in mass harm litigation. Also, this work explores where the best solutions for mass harm redress may lie in the future – perhaps in collective actions or through alternatives such as regulation and alternative dispute resolution or a combination of these. Finally, the experience of mass harm litigation in Ireland is examined, as currently this jurisdiction does not have an effective mechanism for dealing with mass harm.--, Provided by Publisher

Table Of Contents

Part I: Collective Redress, Mass Harm, Multi-party Actions and Environmental Mass Harm -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Collective Redress and Mass Harm -- 3. Objectives of MPAs -- 4. Environmental Mass Harm and Collective Redress -- Part II: Comparative Law Experience of Selected Common Law Jurisdictions and Europe -- 5. US Collective Redress -- 6. Canadian MPA Experience -- 7. Australian MPA Experience -- 8. Collective Redress in England and Wales -- 9. EU Collective Redress -- 10. Collective Redress for Mass Harm in Ireland

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