Case Updates
Outcome
February 07, 2007
The Florida Third District Court of Appeals affirmed the constitutionality of Florida’s asbestos reform act.
NCLC files amicus brief suppporting constitutionality of Florida’s asbestos reform law
October 24, 2006
A Florida intermediate appellate court considered the constitutionality of applying Florida’s asbestos reform act, which gives priority to those physically impaired by asbestos-related ailments, to pending claims involving exposure to asbestos. In its brief, NCLC offered background to the court so the court could understand the “asbestos litigation crisis” which motivated the Florida legislature and governor to act.