Mississippi Finally Makes Headway In Asbestos Litigation

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Since I'm in asbestos defense, I thought this article was interesting. MS is tired of being the dumping grounds of asbestos claims.

*NOTE* I'm in no way inferring that serious, legit claims are not litigated.

Mississippi Justice Overturns Judge's Order in Asbestos Injury Lawsuit
AP reports that Mississippi Supreme Court Justice, George C. Carlson Jr, has ordered plaintiffs in an asbestos injury lawsuit to justify why their cases should be heard in Jones County, Mississippi. This overturns an order by Circuit Judge Billy Joe Landrum where by 115 plaintiffs would be grouped together.

Carlson said the plaintiffs must provide the defendants with information on who each plaintiff sued and why. That information should also include when the plaintiff was exposed and the work site where the exposure occurred.