OHIO MOVES CLOSER TO ASBESTOS REFORM:

The Alliance of American Insurers is encouraging Ohio lawmakers to seize the momentum and act quickly on legislation dealing with tort reform and asbestos litigation reform. The Ohio House approved HB 292, which addresses key issues related to improving the way in which asbestos-related cases are handled. SB 80, passed by the Senate in June, combines more wide-ranging tort reform with asbestos litigation reforms.