SB 803
Precludes actions for wrongful death when the deceased adjudicated or settled claims during his or her lifetime
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LR Number:
3517S.01I
Last Action:
1/10/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Journal Page:
S75
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2008

Current Bill Summary

SB 803 - This act provides that if a person has been injured by an event which later causes death and during his or her lifetime the person brought an action based on the event that resulted in a judgment, or if such person had settled or released any claims related to the event prior to death, then any wrongful death action shall be precluded against any defendant involved in the prior litigation, release, or settlement.

ALEXA PEARSON

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