Bill > SB293

This bill proposes a number of tort reform measures, including: 1. The Litigation Financing Safeguards and Transparency Act, which regulates litigation financing agreements, requires disclosure of litigation financing to parties and the court, and imposes restrictions on litigation financiers. 2. Provisions that allow an employer to limit its liability to vicarious liability under the doctrine of respondeat superior by stipulating that an employee was acting within the scope of employment, with some exceptions for wanton conduct. 3. A $1 million cap on noneconomic damages in personal injury actions, adjusted for inflation, with certain limitations on the evidence that can be used to prove medical expenses. 4. Requirements for the disclosure of information related to medical treatment provided under letters of protection or referrals between attorneys and healthcare providers. 5. Restrictions on attorney advertising of specific monetary results obtained for clients. The bill is intended to reduce the time and expense of civil litigation, increase transparency, and protect the integrity of the civil justice system.

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