Florida Statutes
Title XLV - Torts
Chapter 774 - Asbestos-Related and Silica-Related Claims

Part I - Asbestos-Related Claims (Ss. 774.001-774.008)

774.001 - Legislative findings and intent. - History.—s. 1, ch. 2005-269.

774.002 - Definitions. - (1) “Asbestos claim” means any claim, wherever or whenever made,...

774.003 - Applicability. - (1) The limitations in s. 774.004 apply to a corporation...

774.004 - Limitations on successor asbestos-related liabilities. - (1) Except as further limited in subsection (2), the cumulative...

774.005 - Establishing fair market value of total gross assets. - (1) A corporation may establish the fair market value of...

774.006 - Adjustment. - (1) Except as provided in subsections (2), (3), and (4),...

774.007 - Scope. - History.—s. 7, ch. 2005-269.

774.008 - Severability. - History.—s. 8, ch. 2005-269.

Part II - Asbestos and Silica Compensation Fairness Act (Ss. 774.201-774.209)

774.201 - Short title. - History.—s. 1, ch. 2005-274.

774.202 - Purpose. - (1) Give priority to true victims of asbestos and silica,...

774.203 - Definitions. - (1) “AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment” means...

774.204 - Physical impairment. - (1) Physical impairment of the exposed person, to which asbestos...

774.205 - Claimant proceedings. - (1) A civil action alleging an asbestos or silica claim...

774.206 - Statute of limitations; two-disease rule. - (1) Notwithstanding any other law, with respect to any asbestos...

774.207 - Scope of liability; damages. - (1) Punitive damages may not be awarded in any civil...

774.208 - Liability rules applicable to protect sellers, renters, and lessors. - (1)(a) In a civil action alleging an asbestos or silica...

774.209 - Miscellaneous provisions. - (1) This act does not affect the scope or operation...