2010 Ohio Revised Code
Title [23] XXIII COURTS - COMMON PLEAS
Chapter 2307: CIVIL ACTIONS
2307.94 Asbestos claim - tolling of statute of limitations - nonmalignant and cancer claims distinct.
2307.94 Asbestos claim - tolling of statute of limitations - nonmalignant and cancer claims distinct.
(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Revised Code, with respect to any asbestos claim based upon a nonmalignant condition that is not barred as of the effective date of this section, the period of limitations shall not begin to run until the exposed person has a cause of action for bodily injury pursuant to section 2305.10 of the Revised Code. An asbestos claim based upon a nonmalignant condition that is filed before the cause of action for bodily injury pursuant to that section arises is preserved for purposes of the period of limitations.
(B) An asbestos claim that arises out of a nonmalignant condition shall be a distinct cause of action from an asbestos claim relating to the same exposed person that arises out of asbestos-related cancer. No damages shall be awarded for fear or risk of cancer in any tort action asserting only an asbestos claim for a nonmalignant condition.
(C) No settlement of an asbestos claim for a nonmalignant condition that is concluded after the effective date of this section shall require, as a condition of settlement, the release of any future claim for asbestos-related cancer.
Effective Date: 09-02-2004
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