Asbestos claim defined

For the purposes of §§ 20-9-36 to 20-9-43 , inclusive, an asbestos claim is 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: (1) The health effects of exposure to asbestos, including a claim for personal injury or death, mental or emotional injury, risk of disease or other injury, or the costs of medical monitoring or surveillance; (2) Any claim made by or on behalf of any person exposed to asbestos, or a representative, spouse, parent, child, or other relative of the person; and (3) Any claim for damage or loss caused by the installation, presence, or removal of asbestos. Source: SL 2010, ch 110 , § 2.