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The Construction Industry Is Leading The Opposition To Section 112 On Workers' Compensation
Groups that have endorsed the Gorton-Rockefeller substitute include: National Federation of Independent Business, National Association of Manufacturers, National Association of Wholesalers-Distributors, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Opponents include trial attorneys and consumer groups. The chemical industry is concerned that the "reduction of damages for misuse or alteration" language in section 105 could be misconstrued. The construction industry is leading the opposition to section 112 on workers' compensation subrogation because they say it would increase workers' compensation litigation and increase costs for employers. Concerned groups include the Associated General Contractors of America, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Alliance of American Insurers, American Insurance Association, and the National Association of Home Builders.
In 2002, there were an estimated 212,400 toy-related injuries
The individual body parts having the most injuries overall were faces (45,400), heads (27,100) and mouths (16,200). Lacerations, contusions, and abrasions were involved in over half of the total injuries (53%). CPSC has reports of 13 children who died in toy-related deaths in 2002.
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Definition:
This term refers to damages awarded to a plaintiff over and above compensatory damages, designed to punish the defendant for particularly outrageous and malicious conduct, and to serve as a deterrent to others.
Product Liability Fairness Act
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Allows unimpaired victims of asbestos exposure to be reimbursed for some medical monitoring costs
Asbestos or other asbestos-containing products
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Products that have liability lawsuits and Class action lawsuits, asbestos is considered dangerous to your health. This product is heavily regulated for use and removal.
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