Asbestos

Asbestos bankruptcy trusts are supposed to compensate victims in the wake of massive litigation over asbestos products. Their opaque nature leaves them vulnerable to waste, fraud, and abuse. Reforms are needed to stop abusive lawsuits and ensure that legitimate victims receive the compensation they deserve.

First asbestos trials on Zoom marred by distracted jurors and technical problems

Jurors were working on other things, joking with plaintiffs and possibly even napping during the first asbestos trials held in a virtual format due to the coronavirus pandemic, leading the defense to…

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Research
ILR Research Review - Spring 2018
Dubious Distribution: Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Assets and Compensation
101 Ways to Improve State Legal Systems: A User's Guide to Promoting Fair and Effective Civil Justice - FIFTH EDITION 2017
On the Edge: New York County Asbestos Litigation at a Tipping Point
Watching it Work: The Impact of Ohio's Asbestos Trust Transparency Law on Tort Litigation in the State

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