Committee hears sharp debate as SB189 would let some unrepresented accident victims rescind settlements
Senate Bill 189 would allow unrepresented personal‑injury claimants to rescind certain settlements within a 30‑day window; trial lawyers and victim advocates urged the measure as a necessary protection, while insurers warned it would create uncertainty, administrative burdens and potentially higher costs.
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Senate Bill 189, sponsored by Senator Poole, would give an unrepresented individual the right to rescind a personal‑injury settlement within 30 days of signature or receipt of settlement proceeds if certain conditions apply. The sponsor said the measure addresses cases where injured people accept quick payouts before understanding their injuries.
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