HOUSE BILL 1437

File Code: Tort Reform

Sponsored By:

Delegate McHale

Entitled:

Products Liability Actions - Punitive Damages

Synopsis:

Specifying the circumstances under which punitive damages may be awarded in certain products liability actions; specifying the circumstances under which a principal, employer, or master may be held liable for punitive damages based on the acts or omissions of an agent, employee, or servant; providing for the allocation of punitive damages awarded to a party; and limiting attorneys' fees in an action in which punitive damages are awarded.

Legislative History

House Action

2/29

First Reading House Rules

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ATTORNEYS -see also- LEGAL AID, STATE'S ATTORNEYS

CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS

CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- ADVTG., LABELING, WARRANTIES.

DAMAGES

FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES

LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

( 11-111 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available