Georgia Code
Chapter 14 - Asbestos and Silica Claims
§ 51-14-9. Who May Bring a Claim; Claims in Multiple Jurisdictions

History. Code 1981, § 51-14-9 , enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 4, § 1/SB 182.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2007, “cannot” was substituted for “can not” in the second sentence of paragraph (c)(1).

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Title 51 - Torts

Chapter 14 - Asbestos and Silica Claims

§ 51-14-1. Legislative Findings and Purpose

§ 51-14-2. Applicability

§ 51-14-3. Definitions

§ 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

§ 51-14-6. Dismissal for Failure to Establish Prima-Facie Evidence of Physical Impairment With Respect to an Asbestos Claim or Silica Claim; Procedure; Evidentiary Requirements

§ 51-14-7. Sworn Information Form Providing Required Information; Failure to State a Claim; Class Actions Barred

§ 51-14-8. Limitations on Discovery; Satisfaction of Medical Criteria Necessary to Establish Prima-Facie Evidence of Medical Impairment; Admissibility of Expert Reports

§ 51-14-9. Who May Bring a Claim; Claims in Multiple Jurisdictions

§ 51-14-10. Venue

§ 51-14-11. Consolidation of Claims

§ 51-14-12. Application of Chapter Dependent Upon Date Claim Accrues

§ 51-14-13. Severability