Minn. Gov. Nixes Bill Curbing Cos.' Asbestos Liability

By Erin Fuchs · April 10, 2012, 8:34 PM EDT

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed an asbestos-related bill on Monday, rejecting a push to limit the liability of so-called innocent successors of companies to the assets of their predecessors when mergers...

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