An important op-ed today in the Wall Street Journal: 'Litigosis.' It details the expansion of the silicosis lawsuits into a potentially hazardous area-- suits against the makers of N95 masks, disposable respirators. These masks work, and they preserve the public health. And now the plaintiffs' bar has set its sights on their makers. Read the whole thing here ($$$).
The Worst Disease
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| Isaac Gorodetski Project Manager, Center for Legal Policy at the Manhattan Institute igorodetski@manhattan-institute.org |
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| Bridget Carroll Press Officer, Manhattan Institute bcarroll@manhattan-institute.org |



