Mississippi HB1017 revises workers' compensation laws, altering fault allocation and subrogation liens.
Mississippi HB1017 amends workers' compensation laws by changing how fault is allocated among parties in tort cases. It specifies that joint tortfeasors are liable only for their proportionate share of damages. The bill also modifies the subrogation lien, reducing it by the percentage of fault attributed to the employer if found negligent. Additionally, it allows employers and insurers to intervene in lawsuits against third parties for employee injuries but mandates that they must join the action to be entitled to repayment of compensation paid. The changes take effect from July 1, 2026.
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