Several Groups Support Formation of Inactive Docket in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. -- Several special interest groups have filed an amicus curiae brief in Michigan's high court, supporting a proposed order that would establish an inactive asbestos docket in a single county in the state. In re: Proposed Administrative Order Regarding Asbestos-Related Disease Litigation, ADM File No. 2003-47 (Mich. Sup. Ct.).

The Michigan Supreme Court oversaw a hearing related to the proposed order on May 23 but has yet to take further action, sources told HarrisMartin.

Among those filing the brief were the Coalition for Litigation Justice, the Michigan Manufacturers Association, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the Michigan Lumber and …