Peter J. Roskam
- Republican
Primary
Creates the Full and Fair Noneconomic Damages Act. Provides that, in determining noneconomic damages, the fact finder may not consider: (i) evidence of a defendant's alleged wrongdoing, misconduct, or guilt; (ii) evidence of the defendant's wealth or financial resources; or (iii) any other evidence that is offered for the purpose of punishing the defendant, rather than offered for a compensatory purpose. Provides for bifurcated trials before the same jury in cases involving punitive damages, if requested by any defendant. Outlines the procedure for the bifurcated trials. Provides for court review of noneconomic damage awards. Effective immediately.
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Session Sine Die
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
Postponed - Judiciary
Held in Judiciary
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Richard J. Winkel, Jr.
Postponed - Judiciary
Assigned to Judiciary
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Peter J. Roskam
Referred to Rules
First Reading
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