686A.9 Application.
1. This chapter applies to all asbestos actions filed on or after July 1, 2017.
2. This chapter applies to all pending asbestos actions in which trial has not commenced as of July 1, 2017, unless the court finds that the application of a provision in this chapter would unconstitutionally affect a vested right. In that case, the provision does not apply and the court shall apply prior law.
2017 Acts, ch 11, §9
Structure Iowa Code
Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES
Chapter 686A - ASBESTOS BANKRUPTCY TRUST CLAIMS
Section 686A.3 - Required disclosures by plaintiff.
Section 686A.4 - Identification of additional or alternative asbestos trusts by defendant.
Section 686A.5 - Discovery — use of materials.
Section 686A.6 - Trust record — valuation of asbestos trust claims — judicial notice.
Section 686A.7 - Setoff — credit.
Section 686A.8 - Failure to provide information — sanctions.