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FL H0741
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/22/2019
Primary Sponsor
Civil Justice Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Plaintiffs filing asbestos claims must provide a sworn statement within 30 days confirming all eligible asbestos trust claims have been filed, along with all trust claims materials
- Plaintiffs must supplement disclosures within 30 days of filing additional trust claims or receiving new information
- Defendants may request court orders requiring plaintiffs to file additional trust claims they believe the plaintiff is eligible for, with the case stayed until compliance
- Defendants may seek discovery from asbestos trusts, and plaintiffs cannot claim privilege or confidentiality to block such discovery
- Trial courts must reduce judgments by the amount of any subsequent asbestos trust payments if the plaintiff files a trust claim after obtaining judgment and the trust existed at the time of judgment
Legislative Description
Asbestos Trust Claims
Last Action
Laid on Table - Companion bill(s) CS/SB 1582 passed
3/10/2020
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/21/2020
Civil Justice Subcommittee12/16/2019
Full Bill Text
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