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Fla. Stat. § 774.001 Legislative findings and intent
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The Legislature finds that the number of asbestos-related claims has increased significantly in recent years and threatens the continued viability of a number of uniquely situated companies that have not ever manufactured, sold, or distributed asbestos or asbestos products and ar…
Fla. Stat. § 774.002 Definitions
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(1) “Asbestos claim” means any claim, wherever or whenever made, for damages, losses, indemnification, contribution, or other relief arising out of, based on, or in any way related to asbestos, including:(a) The health effects of exposure to asbestos, including any claim for:1. P…
Fla. Stat. § 774.003 Applicability
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(1) The limitations in s. 774.004 apply to a corporation that is a successor and became a successor before January 1, 1972, or is any of that successor corporation’s successors.(2) The limitations in s. 774.004 do not apply to:(a) Workers’ compensation benefits paid by or on beha…
Fla. Stat. § 774.004 Limitations on successor asbestos-related liabilities
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(1) Except as further limited in subsection (2), the cumulative successor asbestos-related liabilities of a corporation are limited to the fair market value of the total gross assets of the transferor determined as of the time of the merger or consolidation. The corporation does …