SB1565

Missouri SB1565 modifies products liability claims by abolishing contributory fault as a complete bar to recovery and applying the doctrine of pure.

Missouri SB1565 changes the rules for products liability claims by eliminating the complete bar to recovery due to contributory fault. Instead, it applies the doctrine of pure comparative fault. This means the trier of fact will consider the fault of all parties involved, including the plaintiff and any non-parties. Each defendant's liability is several only, meaning they are responsible only for their share of the damages based on their percentage of fault. The bill also allows defendants to plead and prove the fault of the plaintiff or any other person or entity as an affirmative defense.