2006 Senate Bill 1123

Require actual harm to file asbestos suit

Introduced in the Senate

March 9, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Alan L. Cropsey (R-33)

To establish detailed rules and regulations for asbestos and silicosis lawsuits that would require plaintiffs to demonstrate that they were actually injured by exposure these substances. The bill establishes detailed regulations and standards for physicians involved in such suits, expert witnesses, compensation levels, caps on legal contingency fees, health impairment definitions, diagnoses, etc.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary