Episode 62
Part 6 Chapter 19 "Theories" / Chapter 20 "Preemption" / Chapter 21 "Tort and Punishment"
GASSED: The True Story of a Toxic Train Derailment
December 12, 202439m 34s
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Show Notes
We consider competing theories for why the Alberton derailment and chemical spill occurred, and how federal preemption threatens to derail plaintiffs’ argument. We also examine the burden of proving liability or negligence against MRL for the derailment and any injuries, and of seeking punitive damages.