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Civil Litigation,
Administrative/Regulatory

Apr. 12, 2016

We need fairness in asbestos lawsuits

The California Legislature has an opportunity to make asbestos lawsuits fairer by passing Assembly Bill 2315.

Kim Stone

President
California Civil Justice Association of California

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The California Legislature has an opportunity to make asbestos lawsuits fairer by passing Assembly Bill 2315. This bill would provide transparency in civil asbestos litigation. Asbestos-related diseases like cancer and mesothelioma take a long time to manifest, and people who develop them deserve fair compensation now and in the future. Our current system, however, may be overcompensating current victims at the expense of future victims. California lawmakers should work to protect assets f...

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