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State Supreme Court Reinstates Defense Jury Verdict in Silica Litigation

By Sean Wajert on February 3, 2015

Posted in Articles, Toxic Tort

The Mississippi Supreme Court confirmed last week that the jury could have properly determined that plaintiff’s evidence failed to prove in a silica c…
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New Report on Asbestos and Silica Litigation in Texas

By Sean Wajert on February 17, 2011

Posted in Articles, Chemical, Class Action, Consumer Products, Toxic Tort

The Texas Civil Justice League has released a new report, “A Texas Success Story: Asbestos and Silica Lawsuit Reform.” Established in 1986, …
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Mass Tort Litigation Screenings Exposed

By Sean Wajert on September 1, 2008

Posted in Articles, Chemical, Drug and Device, Toxic Tort

Professor Lester Brickman, of Cardozo School of Law, has published a fascinating article entitled, “The Use of Litigation Screenings in Mass Tort…
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Florida Appeals Court Rejects Retroactive Application of Asbestos and Silica Compensation Fairness Act

By Sean Wajert on May 28, 2008

Posted in Articles, Chemical, Toxic Tort

The Florida court of appeals earlier today rejected retroactive application of the state’s Asbestos and Silica Compensation Fairness Act, findin…
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