Amici Join in Challenge of Interpretation of Florida's Asbestos Act

MIAMI -- Several groups have filed an amici curiae brief in the appeal of a trial court order that found the retroactive application of Florida's asbestos legislation unconstitutional, saying that the plaintiff failed to present evidence that asbestos contributed substantially to her and her late husband's cancers. DaimlerChrysler Corp. v. Hurst, et al., No. 3D06-2593 (Fla. Ct. App., 3rd Dist.).

The Oct. 24 brief filed in the Florida Third District Court of Appeals specifically joins in the appeal of a trial court order that found Florida's Asbestos and Silica Compensation Fairness Act's retroactive application unconstitutional in the claims of Kenneth …