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News Archive: Asbestos Litigation Reform

U.S. Tort Costs Down in 2006, According to Towers Perrin Study

U.S. tort costs totaled $247 billion in 2006, which is approximately $825 per person and $57 less per person than in 2005, according to the 2007 “Update on U.S. Tort Cost Trends” from the Tillinghast insurance consulting practice of Towers Perrin. Tort costs declined by 5.5 percent in 2006, which is significantly lower than the growth rate of 0.4 percent in 2005, 6 percent in 2004 and 5.5 percent in 2003. (Posted: 12/18/2007)

Michigan: Supreme Court Rejects Liability for Secondhand Asbestos Exposure

In a case in which NAMIC participated as amicus curiae with a group of interested organizations, the Michigan Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the defendant, Ford Motor Company, the party supported by NAMIC. (Posted: 7/31/2007)

Missouri: Session Ends with Few Disappointments for Insurers

Although insurers would have liked to see asbestos reform and a fix to the negative Missouri Supreme Court Schoemehl decision, the Legislature did pass the omnibus insurance bill, SB 66, and a key salvage title bill, SB 82. (Posted: 5/29/2007)

Missouri: Asbestos Medical Criteria Passes Committee Prior to Legislative Spring Break

Before the General Assembly broke for spring break last week, the Missouri Insurance Coalition reports the asbestos/silica medical criteria bill passed out of the House Judiciary Committee on a narrow 6-5 vote. (Posted: 3/20/2007)

West Virginia: Legislature Adjourns; Defensive Session for Insurance Industry

West Virginia ended its regular session March 10 at midnight, but lawmakers continue to meet in a special extended session for consideration of the budget bill and other fiscal matters. (Posted: 3/13/2007)

More Catastrophe-Related Laws Enacted in 2006, Annual NAMIC Survey of State Insurance Laws Reveals

Enacted catastrophe-related laws increased dramatically in the states last year, according to the annual survey of state insurance laws prepared by NAMIC. (Posted: 2/22/2007)

Missouri: Legislative Activity Heats Up as Does Trial Bar Opposition to Asbestos Reform

The House Judiciary Committee’s Jan. 30 hearing on the asbestos/silica reform bill, HB 512, was marked by strong opposition by the trial bar. NAMIC attended the hearing and submitted written remarks supporting the bill, which is based on the American Legislative Exchange Council’s Asbestos and Silica Claims Priority Act. (Posted: 2/6/2007)

Missouri: NAMIC Slated to Testify at Asbestos/Silica Reform Hearing

Continuing his efforts to enact asbestos and silica reform legislation, Republican Rep. Bryan Pratt has scheduled HB 512’s hearing before the Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Pratt’s bill is based on the American Legislative Exchange Council’s Asbestos and Silica Claims Priorities Act that focuses on the medical criteria for claims. (Posted: 1/30/2007)

Study: U.S. Tort Costs Total $261 Billion in 2005

U.S. tort costs totaled $261 billion in 2005, which is approximately $880 per person and $4 less per person than in 2004, according to the 2006 Update on U.S. Tort Cost Trends from the Tillinghast business of Towers Perrin. (Posted: 12/14/2006)

Georgia: High Court Overturns Asbestos Law

Last month, the Georgia Supreme Court struck down a state law passed last year that makes it more difficult for people to file a lawsuit against companies for asbestos-related illnesses. (Posted: 12/4/2006)

110th Congress - Outlook - Democrat Takeover (11/8/2006)

Michigan: Supreme Court Issue Order Regarding Asbestos Case (8/21/2006)

Michigan Supreme Court Issues Order Regarding Asbestos Cases; NAMIC Comments (8/11/2006)

Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Asbestos Legislation (6/8/2006)

Tennessee: Several Important Insurance-Related Bills Enacted During Session (5/30/2006)

Specter, Leahy Continue Fight for Asbestos Trust Fund Bill (5/30/2006)

Asbestos: States Look to Medical-Criteria Laws (5/22/2006)

Legacy Liabilities and Modeling (5/19/2006)

South Carolina/Tennessee: Lawmakers Move on Enacting Asbestos/Silica Claims Bills (5/15/2006)

Kansas: Legislature Approves Silica & Asbestos Reform (5/8/2006)

Missouri: NAMIC Testifies on Asbestos/Silica Reform Legislation (5/1/2006)

Auto Insurance-Related Bills Dominate 2005 Legislation Enactments, Annual NAMIC State Laws Survey Shows (3/31/2006)

NAMIC 2005 Survey of New State Insurance Laws Summary and Analysis (3/31/2006)

U.S. Tort Costs Reach a Record $260 Billion, According to Tillinghast Study (3/14/2006)

Specter Tries Keeping Asbestos Bill Alive (3/13/2006)

Silicosis Hearing Held (3/13/2006)

Doctors Refuse to Testify at Silicosis Hearing; Others Recount Diagnoses ‘Manufactured for Money’ (3/10/2006)

Specter Wants to Push Action on Asbestos Trust Fund Legislation (3/9/2006)

Insurance Regulatory Reform, Asbestos Reform Top NAMIC’s 2006 Federal Affairs Agenda (3/1/2006)

NAMIC Commends Senate for Blocking Further Consideration of Specter-Leahy Asbestos Trust Fund Legislation (2/15/2006)

Asbestos Bill Survives Procedural Challenges; Senate Passage Looms (2/13/2006)

Medical Criteria Amendment to S. 852 Fails (2/13/2006)

Senate to Debate Asbestos Bill (2/8/2006)

Federal: Frist Announces Senate to Consider Asbestos Legislation Next (2/6/2006)

Federal: Asbestos Update (2/6/2006)