It is the declared policy of the state that qualified injured workers with asbestosis which arises out of and occurs in the course of employment shall receive workers’ compensation asbestos workers’ benefits promptly and not be subjected to delays of litigation to determine the responsible employer.
Cal. Lab. Code § 4401
General Provisions
Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1077, Sec. 1
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