(The Center Square) – Asbestos case filings in South Carolina have increased 300% this year over 2024, and the reputation of adjudications has led to a No. 3 ranking nationally from the American Tort Reform Foundation.

The nonprofit organization says, “South Carolina’s asbestos judge has demonstrated a clear bias against corporate defendants, reflected in rulings that lead to unfair trials and excessive verdicts and the frequent appointment of receivers to maximize recoveries from insurers.”