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Third-Party Asbestos Decisions: The Impact of Relationships And Public Policy Concerns

A recent decision by the Michigan Supreme Court has provided more clarity about how a state court is likely to rule in asbestos cases alleging third-party liability. States appear to be looking more to the nature of the relationship between the plaintiff and the defendant.

23 minute read October 29, 2007 at 03:41 PM
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Karen R. Harned And Daniel Bosch
Third-Party Asbestos Decisions: The Impact of Relationships And Public Policy Concerns

A recent decision by the Michigan Supreme Court has provided more clarity about how a state court is likely to rule in asbestos cases alleging third-party liability. States appear to be looking more to the nature of the relationship between the plaintiff and the defendant.

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