The Michigan Supreme Court in a 4-3 decision ruled yesterday that lower courts must hear asbestos injury cases individually and may not bundle them for settlement or trial.
Justices in the majority said their decision meant cases would be resolved in a way that did not permit serious claims to be used as "leverage" for settlements in less serious cases.
But the minority justices issued spirited dissents decrying the decision and one forecast that the delay from an increased caseload will mean many plaintiffs will die before their suits are tried.
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