Asbestos Attorneys: Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2005, Sec. 406

Your Asbestos Attorney provides you with House Resolution 1390: Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2005, Sec. 406. 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. 406. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION RELATING TO LIABILITY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.

(a) Causes of Actions- Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Act, nothing in this Act may be construed as creating a cause of action against the United States Government, any entity established under this Act, or any officer or employee of the United States Government or such entity.

(b) Funding Liability- Nothing in this Act may be construed to--

(1) create any obligation of funding from the United States Government, other than the funding for personnel and support as provided under this Act; or

(2) obligate the United States Government to pay any award or part of an award, if amounts in the Fund are inadequate.

Exposure to asbestos is known to cause serious diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer and asbestosis.

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