The defendant operated a mining company. Because he used improper drainage techniques, drainage of pollutants from his mining operation contaminated the private water supplies of the plaintiff...

The defendant operated a mining company. Because he used improper drainage techniques, drainage of pollutants from his mining operation contaminated the private water supplies of the plaintiff property owners located downstream from him. What legal theories would the plaintiffs use to sue the defendant? Would the plaintiffs be likely to win their lawsuit? Why or why not?