3 results for “General Electric”
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Release
…belong to the injured person, a spouse and, after death, the estate and family. Significance in Asbestos Context An asbestos release may be general, covering all claims including future diseases, or limited, covering only the disease…
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Hearsay Exception
…of-court statements be used as evidence in court, even though the general rule bars repeating what someone said outside of court to prove it was true. Courts allow these exceptions when a statement has special…
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Wards of the admiralty
…this doctrine can meaningfully strengthen a case. Courts hearing maritime asbestos claims, usually under the Jones Act or general maritime law, are instructed to resolve doubts in favor of the seaman, which can affect how releases…