📘 Civil Liability Amendment (Provisional Damages for Dust Diseases) Act 2024
032 of 2024Assented 26 September 2024
This Act amends the Civil Liability Act 2002 to allow for provisional damages in dust disease cases, enabling plaintiffs to claim further damages if they develop a subsequent dust disease. It also amends related legislation concerning limitations and worker's compensation.
Impact
Individuals suffering from dust diseases are affected, as the Act provides a mechanism for claiming provisional and subsequent damages. Legal professionals and the courts will need to adapt to the new provisions for dust disease claims.
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