Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is expected to sign a joint and several liability reform bill that on Thursday received its final Legislature approval.
With the approval of HB 145, Florida replaces joint and several liability with proportionate liability, in which defendants are responsible for their relative share of the damages in question.
“Hopefully we can now move away from the long-standing litigation lottery mentality that has prevailed for years in Florida courts, as plaintiffs' lawyers sought to find the defendant with the deepest pockets,” said Cecil Pearce, American Insurance Association vice president.
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