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House Judiciary hears split testimony on S 218’s premises-liability changes
Summary
On March 30 the House Judiciary Committee heard testimony on S 218, a bill that would create an affirmative-defense standard for premises-liability suits over icy conditions; a plaintiffs-side advocate supported the bill while the Vermont League of Cities and Towns raised concerns about missing monetary caps and urged stronger protections for municipalities.
On Tuesday, March 30, the House Judiciary Committee continued its consideration of S 218, a bill proponents say would codify an affirmative-defense standard for business owners sued over injuries from icy conditions.
"This bill says you are immune unless you haven't been reasonable in your care of your premises," said Adam Nick Krasen of the Vermont Association for Justice, who testified in support of the Senate-passed version. Krasen told the committee the bill, as drafted, mirrors the…
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