South Dakota § 20-9-37 - Asbestos claim defined.
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§ 20-9-37. Asbestos claim defined.
For the purposes of §§ 20-9-36 to 20-9-43, inclusive, an asbestos claim is any claim, wherever or whenever made, for damages, losses, indemnification, contribution, or other relief arising out of, based on, or in any way related to asbestos, including:
(1) The health effects of exposure to asbestos, including a claim for personal injury or death, mental or emotional injury, risk of disease or other injury, or the costs of medical monitoring or surveillance;
(2) Any claim made by or on behalf of any person exposed to asbestos, or a representative, spouse, parent, child, or other relative of the person; and
(3) Any claim for damage or loss caused by the installation, presence, or removal of asbestos.
Source: SL 2010, ch 110, § 2.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 20-9-37 ("Asbestos claim defined.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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