Title :
The role of science in EMF litigation
Author :
Warnquist, Mark A. ; Yates, Russell E. ; Neuens, Chad M.
Author_Institution :
LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae, Denver, CO, USA
Abstract :
The increased reliance on expert evidence by litigants is no more apparent than in lawsuits where a plaintiff alleges that exposure to the electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) associated with the use of electricity has caused him injury. This article addresses the type of EMF claims that are being raised, summarizes key litigation developments and trends, and explains the importance of science in EMF litigation
Keywords :
biological effects of fields; electric field effects; legislation; magnetic field effects; reviews; EMF litigation; electricity use hazard; expert evidence; injury; key litigation developments; lawsuits; legal claims; litigants; plaintiff; science role; Biomedical engineering; Diseases; Educational institutions; Employment; Health and safety; Injuries; Magnetic fields; Poles and towers; Substations; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
