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Governor Vetoes Debate Over Joint and Several Liability Remains Unsettled Governor Rendell assured that victims of serious injuries in Pennsylvania will be able to continue to obtain just compensation for the injuries by vetoing Senate Bill 435 on March 24, 2006. Under Senate Bill 435, 42 Pa.C.S.A. §7102 would have been amended to preclude the imposition of joint and several liability except under certain narrow exceptions. The exceptions would have been limited to (1) Intentional misrepresentation, (2) Intentional Torts, (3) Defendants who are responsible for more than 60% of the total liability, (4) Release of a hazardous substance, and (5) Certain Liquor Code violations. |
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