Industry supports new asbestos litigation bill.(News)

From: Rubber & Plastics News | Date: June 9, 2003| Author: Moore, Miles | Copyright information

Byline: Miles Moore

A new bill to limit corporate liability in asbestos litigation has the broad support of industry, including the Rubber Manufacturers Association and the Tire Industry Association.

Labor and consumer groups oppose the proposed legislation.

Sponsored by Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act would establish a five-judge federal Court of Asbestos Claims to consider asbestos-related cases on a no-fau...

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