Judge rejects motion to put asbestos cases on hold

A Harris County judge on Friday dealt a blow to companies facing hundreds of asbestos lawsuits, rejecting their requests to put a hold on cases in which the plaintiffs have yet to suffer ill effects.

State District Judge Mark Davidson told more than 100 lawyers packed into his courtroom that the creation of a so-called "unimpaired docket" would violate the Texas Constitution and rules of judicial administration.

News Source: HoustonChronicle.com | Published: May 10, 2004 | Read Full Story

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