Asbestos/Silica Litigation Reform: HB 416 (2005)

Georgia

Established minimum medical criteria (based on AMA guide to the evaluation of permanent impairment) for the filing of asbestos and silica claims and established criteria for dismissal of pending claims. Provided that, in general, asbestos and silica claims may only be brought or maintained by Georgia residents

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