NC S470

Requires plaintiffs in asbestos-related personal injury lawsuits to file a sworn statement within 30 days confirming that all possible bankruptcy trust claims have been filed.

Mandates plaintiffs disclose the identity of all bankruptcy trust claims made and provide all materials submitted to or received from bankruptcy trusts to all parties.

Requires plaintiffs to supplement disclosure within 30 days after filing additional bankruptcy trust claims or receiving new related information.

Allows defendants to request discovery from bankruptcy trusts and permits courts to stay civil actions if defendants reasonably believe plaintiffs can file additional bankruptcy trust claims.

Establishes a rebuttable presumption that bankruptcy trust claim materials are relevant, authentic, and admissible as evidence in asbestos-related civil actions.