Miscellaneous

Consumer Protection in Motor Vehicle Accidents: H.B. 382 (2011)

Kentucky|2011

Provides that during the first 30 days after a motor

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Provides that during the first 30 days after a motor vehicle accident, a person may not directly solicit or knowingly permit another person to directly solicit an individual, or relative of an individual, involved in the motor vehicle accident for the provision of any service related to the accident.


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Unchallenged

Obesity Litigation Reform: SB 103 (2005)

Kentucky|2005

Exempted from civil liability manufacturers, packers, distributors, carriers, holders, sellers,

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Exempted from civil liability manufacturers, packers, distributors, carriers, holders, sellers, marketers, or advertisers of food, as defined in KRS 217.125 or 21 U.S.C. 321, for claims arising out of weight gain, obesity, health conditions associated with weight gain or obesity, or other generally known conditions allegedly caused by or allegedly likely to result from long-term consumption of food. The liability exemption does not apply if the claim is based on a material violation of state or federal adulteration or misbranding requirement. The liability exemption also does not apply for any other material violation of federal or state law applicable to the manufacturing, marketing, distribution, advertising, labeling or sale of food and the violation was committed knowingly and willfully. Provided that discovery and all other proceedings shall be stayed during a motion to dismiss.


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Unchallenged

H.Con.Res. 62 (1988)

Kentucky|1988

● urges Supreme Court to provide for “certificate of merit”

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● urges Supreme Court to provide for “certificate of merit” requiring plaintiff and defendant to file a certificate stating merit of claim or defense and that an expert witness will testify to it
● recommends that Supreme Court amend Rule 68 directing that all costs be awarded against party failing to accept a reasonable offer of settlement
● recommends Supreme Court amend Rule 59 to allow the Court to review an award to raise or lower it if the Court believes amounts are excessive or inadequate
Joint and Several Liability Reform: HB 21 (1996): Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 411.182.

Bars application of the rule of joint and several liability in the recovery of all damages.


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Unchallenged

Consumer Protection in Motor Vehicle Accidents: HB 382 (2011)

Kentucky|2011

Provides that during the first 30 days after a motor

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Provides that during the first 30 days after a motor vehicle accident, a person may not directly solicit or knowingly permit another person to directly solicit an individual, or relative of an individual, involved in the motor vehicle accident for the provision of any service related to the accident.


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Unchallenged