Pennsylvania HB1436 amends civil actions to clarify comparative negligence rules.

Pennsylvania HB1436 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to modify comparative negligence rules in civil actions. If a plaintiff is found comparatively negligent, a defendant's liability is several, not joint, and the court enters a separate judgment. However, if a defendant is liable for some portion of total liability and the plaintiff is not found comparatively negligent, the defendant's liability is joint and several, and the court enters a joint judgment for the total damages awarded. The act takes effect in 60 days.

Pennsylvania HB1436 amends civil actions to clarify comparative negligence rules.

Pennsylvania HB1436 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to modify comparative negligence rules in civil actions. If a plaintiff is found comparatively negligent, a defendant's liability is several, not joint, and the court enters a separate judgment. However, if a defendant is liable for some portion of total liability and the plaintiff is not found comparatively negligent, the defendant's liability is joint and several, and the court enters a joint judgment for the total damages awarded. The act takes effect in 60 days.