New York A08706 prohibits entities from negotiating settlements within 30 days of a tortious act.

New York A08706, known as the "unfair settlement timing act (USTA)," amends the civil practice law and rules to prohibit persons, firms, or corporations whose interests are adverse to someone injured or killed by their actions from negotiating any contracts or settlements within 30 days of the tortious act. Any contracts, settlements, or releases obtained in violation of this section are voidable at the option of the injured party. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A08706 prohibits entities from negotiating settlements within 30 days of a tortious act.

New York A08706, known as the "unfair settlement timing act (USTA)," amends the civil practice law and rules to prohibit persons, firms, or corporations whose interests are adverse to someone injured or killed by their actions from negotiating any contracts or settlements within 30 days of the tortious act. Any contracts, settlements, or releases obtained in violation of this section are voidable at the option of the injured party. The act takes effect immediately.