Tags: asbestos legislation

Push the need for a victims' trust fund for asbestos-related illnesses


31st July 2006
Our broken asbestos litigation is a problem that affects many citizens in Michigan, and there's no doubt it's not an easy problem to solve. With so many different people involved, from sick victims to businesses that want to avoid bankruptcy, it's diffic… more »

Asbestos Law Change to be Agreed (UK)


29th June 2006
A change in the law on asbestos compensation is set to be rushed through the Scottish Parliament. It will reverse a recent ruling in the House of Lords that limited the pay-outs to former shipyard workers. The legislation is expected to be passed on Thu… more »

Asbestos Legislation Ends Up Hurting Victims


01st March 2006
In its support for the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act, ("Approve asbestos fund to stop lawsuit abuse," Feb. 6), The Detroit News neglected to consider two key problems with the bill, both of which will harm thousands of asbestos victims: Fir… more »