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Litigation

Nov. 18, 2011

High court skepticism on asbestos liability has lawyers watching

Asbestos lawyers on both sides don't expect a dramatic decrease in filings should the state Supreme Court limit the liability of manufacturers who sold asbestos-related products to the U.S. Navy.


By Ciaran McEvoy and Amy Yarbrough


Daily Journal Staff Writers


One week after state Supreme Court justices signaled they might limit the liability of manufacturers who sold asbestos-laden parts to the U.S. Navy for use in World War II warship boilers, lawyers who specialize in such cases are taking stock.


Many in the asbestos bar that has proliferated in California said they do not expect a dramatic decrease in lawsuit filings s...

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