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O.C.G.A. § 51-14-1 Legislative findings and purpose
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(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Asbestos is a mineral that was widely used prior to the 1980s for insulation, fire-proofing, and other purposes; (2) Many American workers and others were exposed to asbestos, especially during and after World War II, at shipyards and othe…
O.C.G.A. § 51-14-10 Venue
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an asbestos claim or silica claim that meets the requirements of this chapter permitting a claim to be filed in this state may only be filed in the county where the plaintiff resides or a county in which the exposure to asbestos or sili…
O.C.G.A. § 51-14-11 Consolidation of claims
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A trial court may consolidate for trial any number and type of asbestos claims or silica claims with the consent of all the parties. In the absence of such consent, the trial court may consolidate for trial only asbestos claims or silica claims relating to the same exposed person…
O.C.G.A. § 51-14-12 Application of chapter dependent upon date claim accrues
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(a) Asbestos claims and silica claims that accrued before April 12, 2005, or that will accrue on or after May 1, 2007, shall be governed by this chapter, as it exists on May 1, 2007. Asbestos claims and silica claims that accrued on or after April 12, 2005, and before May 1, 2007…