Gamma Corp Carelessly Allowed Its Factory to Spew Toxic Chemicals

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Essay

Gamma Corp carelessly allowed its factory to spew toxic chemicals into the environment.Gamma Corp's factory is located near a park.Mary often visited that park while she was pregnant with Antonio.Antonio was born with a severe disability.That disability was caused by one of two factors: the toxic chemicals that Gamma Corp's factory emitted or the cigarettes that Mary smoked during her pregnancy.Mary chose to chain-smoke during her pregnancy despite knowing the risks that her behaviour presented for her unborn child.Can Antonio recover compensatory damages if the evidence proves that his disability was caused by Gamma Corp? Can he recover compensatory damages if the evidence proves that his disability was caused by his mother's smoking? Provide the best explanation for your answer.

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Definitions:

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by persistent and intense feelings of sadness or despair and a lack of interest in activities, significantly impairing daily life.

Panic Attacks

Sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort, accompanied by physical and cognitive symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, and feelings of unreality.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, not tied to any specific threat.

Severe Depression

A significant mental health condition featuring persistent sadness, lack of interest in activities, and a variety of physical and cognitive symptoms, influencing the quality of life.