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Iowa Code § 686B.7 (2026)

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1. Evidence relating to the prima facie showings required under this chapter shall not create any presumption that the exposed person has an asbestos-related or silica-related injury or impairment, and shall not be conclusive as to the liability of any defendant. 2. No evidence shall be offered at trial, and the jury shall not be informed, of any of the following: a. The grant or denial of a motion to dismiss an asbestos action or silica action under the provisions of this chapter. b. The provisions of this chapter with respect to what constitutes a prima facie showing of asbestos-related impairment or silica-related impairment. 3. Until a court enters an order determining that the exposed person has established prima facie evidence of impairment, an asbestos action or silica action shall not be subject to discovery, except discovery related to establishing or challenging the prima facie evidence or by order of the trial court upon motion of one of the parties and for good cause shown. 4. a. A court may consolidate for trial any number and type of asbestos actions or silica actions with the consent of all the parties. In the absence of such consent, the court may consolidate for trial only asbestos actions or silica actions relating to the exposed person and members of that person’s household. b. This subsection does not preclude the consolidation of cases by court order for pretrial or discovery purposes.\n\nTue Dec 09 21:57:07 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Chapter 686B (16, 0) 7 ASBESTOS AND SILICA CLAIMS PRIORITIES, §686B.9\n\n 5. A defendant in an asbestos action or silica action shall not be liable for exposures from a product or component part made or sold by a third party. 2017 Acts, ch 11, §16

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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases (7 in the last 5 years), 2021–2024 · leading case: Larry C. Beverage, Individually & as Pers. Rep. of the Est. of Charles E. Beverage, & Linda K. Anderson, & Bonnie K. Valentine v. ALCOA, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corp., & Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation, Inc., successor-in-interest to Iowa Illinois Thermal Insulation, Inc., an Iowa Corp. (Iowa 2022).
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Larry C. Beverage, Individually & as Pers. Rep. of the Est. of Charles E. Beverage, & Linda K. Anderson, & Bonnie K. Valentine v. ALCOA, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corp., & Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation, Inc., successor-in-interest to Iowa Illinois Thermal Insulation, Inc., an Iowa Corp. (Iowa 2022). · cites it 74× “Iowa Code section 686B.7 was passed as part of a comprehensive bill enacting tort reform in asbestos litigation, so we start with an understanding of what was going on in asbestos litigation at the time.”
Larry C. Beverage, Individually & as Pers. Rep. of the Est. of Charles E. Beverage, & Linda K. Anderson, & Bonnie K. Valentine v. ALCOA, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corp., & Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation, Inc., successor-in-interest to Iowa Illinois Thermal Insulation, Inc., an Iowa Corp. (Iowa 2022). · cites it 74× “Iowa Code section 686B.7 was passed as part of a comprehensive bill enacting tort reform in asbestos litigation, so we start with an understanding of what was going on in asbestos litigation at the time.”
Larry C. Beverage, Individually & as Pers. Rep. of the Est. of Charles E. Beverage, Linda K. Anderson, & Bonnie K. Valentine v. Alcoa, Inc. a Pennsylvania Corp., & Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation, Inc., successor-in-interest to Iowa Illinois Thermal Insulation, Inc., an Iowa Corp. (Iowa Ct. App. 2021). · cites it 50× “The district court concluded Beverage’s claims are barred by Iowa Code section 686B.7 (2017). We agree and affirm.”
Frankhauser v. Borgwarner Morse Tec LLC (Iowa Ct. App. 2022). · cites it 18× “We find the district court misinterpreted Iowa Code section 686B.7(5) (2018) by limiting liability to defendants that mine, process, or refine asbestos.”
Beverage v. ALCOA, Inc (Iowa Ct. App. 2024). · cites it 9× “See Iowa Code § 686B.7(5) (2017). We affirmed. See generally Beverage v.”
Thorne v. Crane Co. (D. Del. 2022). · cites it 2× “Iowa Code § 686B.7(5) (“A defendant in an asbestos action or silica action shall not be liable for exposures from a product or component part made or sold by a third party”).”
Thorne v. Crane Co. (D. Del. 2021). “” Iowa Code Ann. § 686B.7(5). Plaintiffs assert that application of North Dakota law yields a different result and Defendants could remain liable for third party asbestos-containing components utilized with Defendants’ products.”
— Iowa Code § 686B.7(1) — 2 cases
Larry C. Beverage, Individually & as Pers. Rep. of the Est. of Charles E. Beverage, & Linda K. Anderson, & Bonnie K. Valentine v. ALCOA, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corp., & Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation, Inc., successor-in-interest to Iowa Illinois Thermal Insulation, Inc., an Iowa Corp. (Iowa 2022). “Iowa Code section 686B.7 was passed as part of a comprehensive bill enacting tort reform in asbestos litigation, so we start with an understanding of what was going on in asbestos litigation at the time.”
Larry C. Beverage, Individually & as Pers. Rep. of the Est. of Charles E. Beverage, & Linda K. Anderson, & Bonnie K. Valentine v. ALCOA, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corp., & Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation, Inc., successor-in-interest to Iowa Illinois Thermal Insulation, Inc., an Iowa Corp. (Iowa 2022). “Iowa Code section 686B.7 was passed as part of a comprehensive bill enacting tort reform in asbestos litigation, so we start with an understanding of what was going on in asbestos litigation at the time.”
— Iowa Code § 686B.7(3) — 2 cases
Larry C. Beverage, Individually & as Pers. Rep. of the Est. of Charles E. Beverage, & Linda K. Anderson, & Bonnie K. Valentine v. ALCOA, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corp., & Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation, Inc., successor-in-interest to Iowa Illinois Thermal Insulation, Inc., an Iowa Corp. (Iowa 2022). “Iowa Code section 686B.7 was passed as part of a comprehensive bill enacting tort reform in asbestos litigation, so we start with an understanding of what was going on in asbestos litigation at the time.”
Larry C. Beverage, Individually & as Pers. Rep. of the Est. of Charles E. Beverage, & Linda K. Anderson, & Bonnie K. Valentine v. ALCOA, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corp., & Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation, Inc., successor-in-interest to Iowa Illinois Thermal Insulation, Inc., an Iowa Corp. (Iowa 2022). “Iowa Code section 686B.7 was passed as part of a comprehensive bill enacting tort reform in asbestos litigation, so we start with an understanding of what was going on in asbestos litigation at the time.”
— Iowa Code § 686B.7(4) — 2 cases
Larry C. Beverage, Individually & as Pers. Rep. of the Est. of Charles E. Beverage, & Linda K. Anderson, & Bonnie K. Valentine v. ALCOA, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corp., & Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation, Inc., successor-in-interest to Iowa Illinois Thermal Insulation, Inc., an Iowa Corp. (Iowa 2022). “Iowa Code section 686B.7 was passed as part of a comprehensive bill enacting tort reform in asbestos litigation, so we start with an understanding of what was going on in asbestos litigation at the time.”
Larry C. Beverage, Individually & as Pers. Rep. of the Est. of Charles E. Beverage, & Linda K. Anderson, & Bonnie K. Valentine v. ALCOA, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corp., & Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation, Inc., successor-in-interest to Iowa Illinois Thermal Insulation, Inc., an Iowa Corp. (Iowa 2022). “Iowa Code section 686B.7 was passed as part of a comprehensive bill enacting tort reform in asbestos litigation, so we start with an understanding of what was going on in asbestos litigation at the time.”
— Iowa Code § 686B.7(5) — 7 cases
Larry C. Beverage, Individually & as Pers. Rep. of the Est. of Charles E. Beverage, & Linda K. Anderson, & Bonnie K. Valentine v. ALCOA, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corp., & Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation, Inc., successor-in-interest to Iowa Illinois Thermal Insulation, Inc., an Iowa Corp. (Iowa 2022). “Iowa Code section 686B.7 was passed as part of a comprehensive bill enacting tort reform in asbestos litigation, so we start with an understanding of what was going on in asbestos litigation at the time.”
Larry C. Beverage, Individually & as Pers. Rep. of the Est. of Charles E. Beverage, & Linda K. Anderson, & Bonnie K. Valentine v. ALCOA, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corp., & Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation, Inc., successor-in-interest to Iowa Illinois Thermal Insulation, Inc., an Iowa Corp. (Iowa 2022). “Iowa Code section 686B.7 was passed as part of a comprehensive bill enacting tort reform in asbestos litigation, so we start with an understanding of what was going on in asbestos litigation at the time.”
Larry C. Beverage, Individually & as Pers. Rep. of the Est. of Charles E. Beverage, Linda K. Anderson, & Bonnie K. Valentine v. Alcoa, Inc. a Pennsylvania Corp., & Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation, Inc., successor-in-interest to Iowa Illinois Thermal Insulation, Inc., an Iowa Corp. (Iowa Ct. App. 2021). “The district court concluded Beverage’s claims are barred by Iowa Code section 686B.7 (2017). We agree and affirm.”
Frankhauser v. Borgwarner Morse Tec LLC (Iowa Ct. App. 2022). “We find the district court misinterpreted Iowa Code section 686B.7(5) (2018) by limiting liability to defendants that mine, process, or refine asbestos.”
Beverage v. ALCOA, Inc (Iowa Ct. App. 2024). “See Iowa Code § 686B.7(5) (2017). We affirmed. See generally Beverage v.”
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