A trial court may consolidate for trial any number and type of asbestos claims or silica claims with the consent of all the parties. In the absence of such consent, the trial court may consolidate for trial only asbestos claims or silica claims relating to the same exposed person and members of his or her household.
History. Code 1981, § 51-14-11 , enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 4, § 1/SB 182.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 14 - Asbestos and Silica Claims
§ 51-14-1. Legislative Findings and Purpose
§ 51-14-4. Prima-Facie Evidence of Physical Impairment a Prerequisite of Asbestos or Silica Claims
§ 51-14-5. When Limitations Period Begins to Run
§ 51-14-9. Who May Bring a Claim; Claims in Multiple Jurisdictions
§ 51-14-11. Consolidation of Claims
§ 51-14-12. Application of Chapter Dependent Upon Date Claim Accrues