You may not refer to any other materials. Please write concisely and legibly . White lung disease, which many believe is caused by exposure to asbestos, has become a health concern of national dimensions. Numerous suits have been filed in state and federal courts by employees exposed to asbestos through working in companies using asbestos products. A is a resident of New Hampshire, B is incorporated in New York which is also its principal place of business.
B has plants in ten other states including New Hampshire.
A knows that many other workers in Company B's various plants are suffering from the disease. Explain your reasoning. Suppose A did not file a class suit but only brought a claim on his own behalf. Explain your reasoning. In place of such claims the legislature established a system of compensation for victims of the disease.