Kinsman v. Unocal Asbestos case: Discussion on the Privette Rule

Read the discussion in the Kinsman v. Unocal asbestos case, where the rule in the Privette case discussion continues.

We further explained that numerous exceptions to the rule of non-liability developed over the years, including the peculiar risk doctrine. The basis for that exception, as explained in a leading English case, was that a “ ‘man who orders a work to be executed, from which, in the natural course of things, injurious consequences to his neighbor must be expected to arise . . . cannot relieve himself of his responsibility by employing some one else . . . .’

Courtesy of http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/opinions/archive/S118561.PDF

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