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    Understanding Agricultural Liability: Legal Risk Management Considerations

    Paul Goeringer (May, 2015)
    Summary

    This fact sheet can serve as another tool in a farmer’s risk management plans by providing information on how farmers can protect themselves from legal challenges from a nuisance or violation of an environmental permit. The information discussed in this fact sheet will not eliminate threats of lawsuits. Elimination of 100 percent of legal risk is not possible. However, there are tools available to help minimize the risks and costs associated with litigation. For example, purchasing insurance, such as comprehensive liability insurance, can help spread some of the risk to a third party (the insurance company). Following the suggestions in this report and the advice of a trusted attorney can help limit the risk of a potential lawsuit and build a successful defense if you are sued.

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    Organization
    University of Maryland Extension
    Publisher
    University of Maryland
    Published
    May, 2015
    Material Type
    Written Material