Asbestos Litigation in Massachusetts During COVID-19: Year-End Review

Robert Boston and Vincent DePalo of Smith Duggan Buell & Rufo LLP for a virtual discussion about the Massachusetts Asbestos Litigation During COVID-19.

This program explored the pandemic’s effects on the Massachusetts asbestos trial list, deposition practice, and case filings.

Vincent, a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Judicial Administration Council, offered unique insight regarding the Superior Court’s plan to resume jury trials and in-person hearings.

This program also included:

• Analysis of plaintiffs’ asbestos case filings in 2020 compared to prior years

• Preview of the 2021 trial list (including exigent case details)

• Discussion of establishing successful defense strategies during virtual depositions and hearings.