Perspective
Jan. 7, 2016
Bill could destroy class actions
This week, the House of Representatives will vote on a bill dubbed the "VW Bailout Bill," which could severely limit class action litigation. By Joanne Doroshow
The U.S House of Representatives plans to vote this week on a bill that would wipe out class actions and block asbestos victims from accessing the courts (while violating their privacy). The legislation, H.R. 1927, would give sweeping new liability protections to industries that make and market unsafe products, commit fraud and otherwise break rules and harm the public. As a nation, we should all be very concerned.
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