The Unwarranted Basis for Today’s Asbestos “Take-Home” Cases
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This Article discusses the current posture of “take-home” asbestos litigation and distinguishes the lack of merit of such cases from previous “take-home” asbestos cases. It further identifies sources other than asbestos that commonly cause mesothelioma that lead to “take-home” litigation. Moreover, this Article articulates the issues with the any exposure causation theory typically used by experts in asbestos litigation. This Article suggests the future of asbestos litigation largely hinges on the willingness of courts to address the discussed cases that have no proven merit in science.
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