2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1079

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 806
Sponsored By:
Delegates Rosenberg, Hubbard, and Pitkin
Entitled:
Lead-Based Paint Damages - Reimbursement by Manufacturer - Market Share Liability

Synopsis:

Requiring a manufacturer of lead-based paint to reimburse specified persons for damages caused by lead-based paint; establishing the types of damages for which specified manufacturers of lead-based paint are required to pay reimbursement; providing that specified manufacturers of lead-based paint may be held liable under any legally recognized theory of liability including a market share theory of liability; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/11
First Reading Judiciary
2/16
Hearing 3/9 at 1:00 p.m.
3/13
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Samuel I. Rosenberg, District 42
Delegate James W. Hubbard, District 23
Delegate Joan B. Pitkin, District 23
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
COMMERCE AND BUSINESS -see also- DEALERS; TRADERS; etc
DAMAGES
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS -see also- CONSERV; NAT RSRCES; POLLUT
HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES -see also- ASBESTOS; RADIATN.
HOUSING -see also- APARTMENTS; CONDOMINIUMS; MOBILE HOMES
INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY
LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN
PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES -see also- STADIUMS; ST HSE.
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 3-1601 , 3-1602 , 3-1603 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered