HB92 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Troy Stubbs Representative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Civil practice, asbestos actions; filing requirements, further provided

Description

Under existing law, the plaintiff in an action for damages from asbestos exposure is required to provide the defendant with certain information.

This bill would require a plaintiff to specify the basis for each claim against each defendant and provide additional, more detailed information relating to the asbestos exposure, including current and past worksites and each individual who is knowledgeable regarding the exposures.

This bill would allow a defendant in an asbestos action to be dismissed from the action if not identified as required.

This bill would also stay discovery in an asbestos action until the required disclosures have been made.

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Subjects

Civil Procedure