Washington–Opponents of the proposed asbestos claims trust fund legislation said that a majority of the public opposes such a measure, according to a survey conducted on their behalf.
The poll, taken by Mercury Public Affairs and Fleishman-Hillard on behalf of the Coalition for Asbestos Reform (C.A.R.), found roughly two-thirds of Americans prefer to reform the asbestos litigation system by requiring plaintiffs to meet specific medical criteria over the proposed no-fault trust fund approach.
Additionally, the survey revealed little difference in the support for the asbestos trust approach contained in Senate Bill 852 currently awaiting action on the Senate floor, and the current civil litigation system.
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