Courts rule on insurers’ fight against Scottish asbestos law

Insurance companies that called for a judicial review challenging the legality of new Scottish rules which allow sufferers of asbestos-related ailments to sue their employers have been informed of the outcome.


The insurance companies claimed the rules, which allow for retrospective claims, put an unfair burden on them.

The judge’s opinion can be seen here

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