S. 852 : The Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2005.

Provides an overview of S. 852, the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2005, to establish the Office of Asbestos Disease Compensation within DOL to examine asbestos claims and award damages on a no-fault basis through the Asbestos Injury Claims Resolution Fund. Provides details on provisi...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2006.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Provides an overview of S. 852, the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2005, to establish the Office of Asbestos Disease Compensation within DOL to examine asbestos claims and award damages on a no-fault basis through the Asbestos Injury Claims Resolution Fund. Provides details on provisions related to payment and funding of asbestos injury claims, and prohibition on manufacture and distribution of asbestos-containing products.
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