Legal Definitions - continuing threat of harm

A continuing threat of harm is a situation or condition that poses a high risk of injury over a long period, even if no injury has occurred yet. This can be due to a repeated behavior, like stalking or unfair competition practices, or a persistent state, such as environmental contamination.

• A stalker who repeatedly follows and threatens their victim creates a continuing threat of harm.
• A company that consistently uses unfair business practices to harm their competitors poses a continuing threat of harm to those competitors.
• A polluted river that continues to contaminate the surrounding area poses a continuing threat of harm to the people and wildlife in that area.

These examples illustrate how a continuing threat of harm can be caused by a repeated behavior or a persistent state. In each case, the risk of injury or harm is ongoing and may not be immediately apparent, but it is still a serious concern that needs to be addressed.