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James Hardie (Civil Liability) Act 2005
10Certain liability for economic loss for asbestos harm extinguished
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#### 10 Certain liability for economic loss for asbestos harm extinguished
10 Certain liability for economic loss for asbestos harm extinguished
> > (1) Any civil liability to which this Part applies that is incurred (whether before, during or after the assent day) by any of the following persons in respect of asbestos harm is extinguished to the extent that it is a liability for economic loss, other than economic loss resulting from or attributable to personal injury or death—
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> > > (a) any liable entity,
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> > > (b) James Hardie Industries NV,
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> > > (c) any controlled entity of James Hardie Industries NV.
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> > (2) This section does not limit section 9.
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> > (3) In this section—
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> > asbestos harm means damage or loss sustained by any person (including damage to or loss of property) arising from exposure to, or the presence of, any asbestos or asbestos products that were mined, manufactured, sold, distributed or used by or on behalf of a liable entity.