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.

Published 11th January 2010

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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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