Joint and several liability is a legal rule that applies in some states. Under joint and several liability rules, when someone is partly responsible for causing harm, they can be responsible for ...

Under the concept of pure joint and several liability, in a case with multiple defendants, a single defendant may be liable for a plaintiff's entire award, even if the defendant was minimally ...

Several liability (or proportionate liability) is when all parties are liable for just their own respective obligations. In effect, it is the opposite of joint liability.

It might be legislation to address umbrella companies, but JSL means it’s agencies that must try to survive and not get wiped out.

The Fair Share Act. Enacted in 2011, the Fair Share Act aimed to reform the existing doctrine of joint and several liability in Pennsylvania. Prior to its enactment, this doctrine allowed ...

In the debate over joint and several liability reform, proponents argue that limiting liability for businesses will lead to lower insurance costs and a more favorable climate for small businesses.

The bill targets a part of South Carolina law known as 'joint and several liability.' Plaintiffs in civil cases can sue ...

Rising liability insurance costs have led to some bars and restaurants to close. “The legislation dramatically changes joint and several liability in South Carolina,” said House Judiciary ...

Rising liability insurance costs have led to some bars and restaurants to close. “The legislation dramatically changes joint and several liability in South Carolina,” said House Judiciary ...

Rising liability insurance costs have led to some bars and restaurants to close. “The legislation dramatically changes joint and several liability in South Carolina,” said House Judiciary ...

Rising liability insurance costs have led to some bars and restaurants to close. “The legislation dramatically changes joint and several liability in South Carolina,” said House Judiciary ...