Mississippi HB1396 establishes the Asbestos Action Over-Naming Reform Act to regulate asbestos litigation.
Mississippi HB1396, the Asbestos Action Over-Naming Reform Act, amends the state's code to regulate asbestos litigation. It mandates additional disclosures by plaintiffs, including details about asbestos exposure, related diseases, and trust claims. The act requires plaintiffs to file a sworn statement within 30 days of initiating an asbestos action, detailing their exposure history and identifying all potential asbestos trust claims. It also allows defendants to request a stay if the plaintiff fails to comply with these disclosure requirements.
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