Defunct Employer Elected to Cover Mesothelioma Claims

A divided Missouri appellate court ruled that an employer that had gone out of business when lawmakers changed the law for mesothelioma claims could still elect to be liable for benefits. Case: Hegger v. Valley Farm Dairy Co., No. ED106278, 05/21/2019, published. Facts: From 1968 to 1984, Vincent Hegger worked for the Valley Farm Dairy Co. performing maintenance. Much of his work created asbestos dust, which he inhaled. The Amerisure Insurance Co. provided Valley Farm with workers' compensation coverage from October 1983 through October 1984, and the Travelers Indemnity Co. of...