Judiciary Committee hears bill to restore joint-and-several effect after Tadros ruling
Sen. George Duncan introduced LB416 to reverse what proponents call a settlement disincentive created by the Nebraska Supreme Court's Tadros ruling; plaintiffs' attorneys said the change would increase settlements, while defense groups warned of uneven results and taxpayer exposure.
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Senator George Duncan, state senator for Legislative District 26, introduced LB416 at the Judiciary Committee hearing, saying the bill is a “much needed fix” to the effect of the Nebraska Supreme Court’s Tadros decision and an obstacle to settlements in negligence cases.
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