New York S08185 prohibits entities from negotiating settlements within 30 days of a tortious act.

New York S08185, 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 a person injured or killed by their actions from negotiating any contracts or settlements releasing them from liability within thirty days of the act. Any such contracts or settlements obtained in violation of this act are voidable at the option of the injured party.

New York S08185 prohibits entities from negotiating settlements within 30 days of a tortious act.

New York S08185, 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 a person injured or killed by their actions from negotiating any contracts or settlements releasing them from liability within thirty days of the act. Any such contracts or settlements obtained in violation of this act are voidable at the option of the injured party.