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Liability Risk and Insurance

Banning unimpaired claims not a panacea

US senator Don Nickles has introduced legislation designed to stem the recent flood of asbestos-related lawsuits. The Nickles bill includes criteria to determine whether a claimant qualifies to file a suit. The bill delays the statute of limitations for filing a claim until an actual physical ailment manifests itself.

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