Joint and Several Liability Reform: SB 1131 (2011).
Bars the application of the rule of joint and several
Bars the application of the rule of joint and several liability in the recovery of all damages, except when a defendant has: (1) been found liable for intentional fraud or tort; (2) been held more than 60% liable; (3) been held liable for environmental hazards; or (4) been held civilly liable as a result of drunk driving.
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