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Asbestos and Other Mass Torts

This article discusses the proposed federal asbestos legislation, exploring its chances of passing and analyzing various issues related to the FAIR Act. It also delves into topics such as medical audits, "random" B-reader audits, medical criteria, attorney fees, equal treatment of claimants, and constitutional challenges.

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Asbestos and Other Mass Torts

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  1. Asbestos and Other Mass Torts David T. Austern President Claims Resolution Management Corporation

  2. SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT PROPOSED FEDERAL ASBESTOS LEGISLATION I. Will Asbestos Federal Legislation Pass Or Looking Through An Opaque Crystal Ball. II. Certain Issues In The FAIR Act Or When 1/0 Is Not Binary. III. Medical Audit and The FAIR Act Or The X-Ray Avalanche.

  3. IV. “Random” B-Reader Audits Or A Farewell To Screening. V. Medical Criteria Or How To Make Things Particularly Complicated. VI. Attorneys’ Fees Or A New Meaning To “Contingency.” VII. All Claimants Are Treated Equally Or “Our Town,” Libby, Montana.

  4. Legislative Start-up Or The 300-Day Race. IX. Constitutional Challenges Or It Ain’t Over ‘Till It’s Over.

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