Introduced
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To require plaintiffs who seek damages for alleged asbestos-related conditions to disclose whether they have already filed suits against trusts or claims pools created in previous asbestos bankruptcy cases. Reportedly some plaintiff attorneys have filed multiple suits seeking duplicate damages. The bill would also authorize reopening and readjusting cases and damage awards in such cases.
Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered
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To adopt the asbestos litigation system <a href="https://www.3rdcc.org/Documents/Civil/Asbestos/MasterOrders/Case%20Management%20Order%20-%20Ord%20No.%2022%5E%5E%5E.pdf">used by</a> courts in Wayne County.
The substitute failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 58 to 51 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
Passed in the House 83 to 25 (details)
