Abolish joint and several liability for government entities in highway-related civil actions in Hawaii.
This bill seeks to change the liability rules for government entities in Hawaii involved in highway-related civil actions. It abolishes joint and several liability for government entities in cases involving the maintenance and design of highways, including actions related to guardrails, utility poles, and street signs. Government entities would only be liable for their percentage share of damages attributable to them.
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