This raises the complex problems of the «orders» — family, state, economic — and their relations to natural law theories of ethics. (religion-online.org)
With that in mind, here are some common law theories of liability that might apply. (law.stackexchange.com)
Traditional common law theories of recovery, which were developed in the context of personal injury and property damage cases, have been adapted and modified to meet the needs of current environmental litigation. (bicklawllp.com)