What is the test for material contribution to the risk of injury?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from Martin v. Capital Health Authority, 2007 ABQB 260 (CanLII):
I do not propose to dwell on some of the other arguments counsel have developed, including alternative causation tests. Since Hanke v. Resurfice, (supra), in my view it is not necessary for me to review material contribution tests or arguments addressed about increase in risk. In this "but for" situation those considerations need not be addressed.
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