Advocates of changes in Pennsylvania's civil litigation law expressed pessimism about the prospects of overriding Pennsylvania Gov. Edward Rendell's veto of a joint and several liability bill.
"It is our understanding that there are not enough votes in the General Assembly to override the governor's veto," said Taylor Cosby, American Insurance Association vice president.
Mr. Rendell vetoed the measure Friday, asserting it failed to provide the proper balance between the "equities of our businesses and the victims of negligence."
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