RESPONSABILIDAD CIVIL POR ACTIVIDADES PELIGROSAS: REFLEXIONES A PROPÓSITO DEL BROTE DE LEGIONELA DE VILA FRANCA DE XIRA (PORTUGAL)

Abstract

Abstract

In November 2014, there took place 12 deaths and more than 300 cases of infection for legionnaire’s disease in Vila Franca de Xira (Portugal). This paper describes the Spanish experience and specific regulation on the risk facilities capable of causing the infection.

Keywords: tort law, strict liability, negligence, defective product, risk