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Title 51. TORTS

Chapter 14. ASBESTOS AND SILICA CLAIMS

13 sections · 51-14-1 to 51-14-13

  1. 51-14-1Legislative findings and purpose.
  2. 51-14-2Applicability.
  3. 51-14-3Definitions.
  4. 51-14-4Prima-facie evidence of physical impairment a prerequisite of asbestos or silica claims.
  5. 51-14-5When limitations period begins to run.
  6. 51-14-6Dismissal for failure to establish prima-facie evidence of physical impairment with respect to an asbestos claim or silica claim; procedure; evidentiary requirements.
  7. 51-14-7Sworn information form providing required information; failure to state a claim; class actions barred.
  8. 51-14-8Limitations on discovery; satisfaction of medical criteria necessary to establish prima-facie evidence of medical impairment; admissibility of expert reports.
  9. 51-14-9Who may bring a claim; claims in multiple jurisdictions.
  10. 51-14-10Venue.
  11. 51-14-11Consolidation of claims.
  12. 51-14-12Application of chapter dependent upon date claim accrues.
  13. 51-14-13Severability.