20-9-37. Asbestos claim defined.

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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.