He has insisted there is "little evidence" of abnormal risks from the implants and urged women not to worry.

Of course, he could always turn down any assignment that involved abnormal risks; his contract was quite specific on that point.

It concluded that there was no link between RAF Fylingdales and local cancer rates nor any abnormal risk, as cancer rates in the immediate area proved to be normal.

'On Track' "There has been a feeling that Kidder was on track and that there was not any abnormal risk, until last week," Mr. Leavitt said.

The identification of non-natural user with conduct creating an abnormal risk that ought not to be borne by the public has given to the courts a device for determining liability in accordance with what they consider to be public policy.

"O.T.S.'s direct testimony and the uncontested facts establish clearly that Bush's conduct was contrary to generally accepted standards of prudent operation, and that the possible consequence of its continuation - at any insured institution -is abnormal risk, loss or damage to the institution, its shareholders or the insurance fund."

'Abnormal Risk' Cited In a letter to Mr. Paul, the comptroller's office cited the "inherently speculative nature" of the purchase of the Rubens and said it was "contrary to generally accepted standards applicable to the institution and creates the likelihood of abnormal risk or loss."