Asbestos Lawyer--Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2005:  Challenges

Read House Resolution 1390: Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2005; Section 304: Challenges. Exposure to asbestos is known to cause serious diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer and asbestosis.  If you have been injured by Asbestos, this document may help you understand your Asbestos lawsuit. To find out if you have a claim, use our FREE Asbestos Case Evaluator.

SEC. 304. OTHER JUDICIAL CHALLENGES.

(a) Exclusive Jurisdiction- The United States District Court for the District of Columbia shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any action for declaratory or injunctive relieve challenging any provision of this Act. An action under this section shall be filed not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act or 60 days after the final action by the Administrator or the Commission giving rise to the action, whichever is later.

(b) Direct Appeal- A final decision in the action shall be reviewable on appeal directly to the Supreme Court of the United States. Such appeal shall be taken by the filing of a notice of appeal within 30 days, and the filing of a jurisdictional statement within 60 days, of the entry of the final decision.

(c) Expedited Procedures- It shall be the duty of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and the Supreme Court of the United States to advance on the docket and to expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of the action and appeal.

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