SB 803 - Crowell, Jason
Precludes actions for wrongful death when the deceased adjudicated or settled claims during his or her lifetime
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
3517S.01I
Title
SB 803
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2008
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
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