Labor Code section 4401

It is the declared policy of the state that qualified injured workers with asbestosis which arises out of and occurs in the course of employment shall receive workers’ compensation asbestos workers’ benefits promptly and not be subjected to delays of litigation to determine the responsible employer.

Source: Section 4401, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=LAB§ionNum=4401. (updated Sep. 15, 1982; accessed Oct. 13, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/labor_code_section_4401

Original Source: Section 4401, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=LAB§ionNum=4401. (last accessed May 12, 2025).