Premises Duty, Experts, Statute Of Repose Center Stage In Georgia Asbestos Appeal

Mealey's (January 26, 2021, 9:11 AM EST) -- ATLANTA — Whether an insulator or power plant owner controlled a man’s worksite, which entity is liable for his asbestos exposure, whether the Georgia statute of repose would protect the premises owner and whether a judge properly allowed an expert’s causation testimony are among the issues of first impression confronting the Georgia Court of Appeals in an asbestos appeal after briefing wrapped up Dec. 23....