BILL · 1997–98 SESSION
SB 5733: Civil actions
Concerning contingency fees, liability reform, and other issues related to civil actions.
Summary
- 1.EARLY DISPUTE RESOLUTION - CONTINGENT ATTORNEY FEES Procedures are created for A early settlement offers, @ and for limiting contingent attorney fees, in lawsuits for personal injury or wrongful death. An attorney representing a claimant on a contingent fee basis must demand compensation simultaneously from all known allegedly responsible parties.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5733), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 10, 1997
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Irv Newhouse (R-15)
- Introduced
- February 10, 1997 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 12, 1998
- Companion bill
- HB 1804
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Irv Newhouse (R-15)
3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
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SB 5733 in other sessions
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