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House approves stricter threshold for discovery of defendants’ wealth in punitive-damages claims
Summary
The House passed Senate Bill 148 to raise the threshold before a plaintiff can seek discovery of a defendant’s personal wealth in punitive-damages litigation; supporters call it a guard against abusive discovery tactics.
The Utah House passed Senate Bill 148, which alters discovery rules for punitive-damages claims by requiring a plaintiff to show a prima facie case that punitive damages are reasonably possible before a court orders discovery of a defendant’s personal wealth.
Representative Wyatt, the sponsor, said the measure establishes a preliminary showing—characterized in the bill as a…
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