CHARLESTON – A Putnam County plaintiff’s attorney who handles asbestos litigation says a legislative bill is looking to fix a problem that doesn’t exist and actually could lead to more problems.
Brian Prim says proponents of House Bill 2495 and the identical Senate Bill 512 want people to believe the bill is about limiting the number of defendants that can be named in asbestos and silica claims. But, he says there actually is more to the bill that could be harmful.
“They (supporters of the legislation) make it appear that this simply is an over-naming problem they want to defeat,” Prim told
CHARLESTON â On Monday, House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, announced key members of his leadership team for the upcoming 85th Legislature.
âWeâve had a great team thatâs worked collaboratively during the past few years to advance bold ideas to improve our state,â Hanshaw said. âIâm confident this team Iâm naming today will continue to build upon that success and deliver even greater results for the people of West Virginia.â
House Majority Leader Amy Summers, R-Taylor; Majority Whip Paul Espinosa, R-Jefferson; and Assistant Majority Leader Kayla Kessinger, R-Fayette, will continue in their roles for the upcoming session.
âAmy, Paul and Kayla have been tremendous advocates for conservative principles, and I know theyâll continue to provide strong leadership among our caucus in the coming Legislature,â Hanshaw said.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) â On Monday House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, announced key members of his leadership team for the upcoming 85th Legislature.
âWeâve had a great team thatâs worked collaboratively during the past few years to advance bold ideas to improve our state,â Hanshaw said. âIâm confident this team Iâm naming today will continue to build upon that success and deliver even greater results for the people of West Virginia.â
House Majority Leader Amy Summers, R-Taylor; Majority Whip Paul Espinosa, R-Jefferson; and Assistant Majority Leader Kayla Kessinger, R-Fayette, will continue in their roles for the upcoming session.