Restoring New York’s Justice System: Truth, Fairness, and Transparency in Asbestos Litigation

AGENDA:

5:30pm Doors open, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments are served

6:00pm Brief Introduction from Moderator from City & State

6:05pm Shortened Screening of UnSettled Documentary

6:15pm Panel: Restoring New York’s Justice System: Truth, Fairness, and Transparency in Asbestos Litigation

Despite the ability of plaintiff attorneys to achieve faster compensation for their clients through the bankruptcy trust system, some powerful and politically connected law firms intentionally delay trust claims for months or years until after the civil case concludes—reaping billions in contingency fees. Hear first-hand how this impacts the justice system and why New York needs to pass the Truth, Fairness, and Transparency in Asbestos Litigation Act (s.2511) to close this loophole, and view a special screening of UnSettled, a documentary detailing the way some lawyers are manipulating the system.

PANELISTS:

• Philip Lentz, Freelance Writer, City & State
• Judge Peggy Ableman, Special Counsel, McCarter & English
• Phil Goldberg, Director, Progressive Policy Institute's Center for Civil Justice
• Paul Johnson, Filmmaker

7:00pm Networking

8:00pm Reception Ends