Toxic Tort is best described as a personal injury or property damage caused by chemical exposure or pollution. Examples of a toxic tort include:

• Train derailment where toxic chemicals are spilled and the toxic fumes spread out over the surrounding neighborhood causing respiratory problems.
• Handling pesticides on a continuous basis over many years wherein the toxicity of the chemicals is previously unknown.
• Breathing highly polluted air over long periods of time, which leads to respiratory problems.