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Florida Supreme Court Invalidates Asbestos Litigation Fix

Florida Supreme Court Invalidates Asbestos Litigation Fix

The Florida Supreme Court in American Optical Corporation v. Spiewak has invalidated legislation enacted by the legislature in 2005 designed to reduce asbestos related litigation in Florida.  The legislature enacted the Asbestos and Silica Compensation Fairness Act to make significant changes to the cause of action for damages relating to exposure to asbestos.  The Fourth […]

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