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Commentary: Navigating Florida’s Comparative Fault Statute

During the life of a Florida claim, risk managers, adjusters or clients often ask, “What kind of jurisdiction is Florida for fault?” And all too often, the answer given since 2006 is, “purely comparative.” This is a reference to the …

West Virginia Governor Signs Comparative Fault Legal Reform Bill

Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has signed a bill changing legal protections when multiple parties are deemed at fault in a lawsuit. The Democratic governor approved a comparative fault bill passed by the Republican-run Legislature on Thursday. Currently, if a party …