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MN HF2964
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/12/2014
Primary Sponsor
Joe Atkins
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AI Summary
- Prohibits insureds from seeking recovery of taxable costs in initial complaints but allows motions to amend pleadings after judgment is entered or trial concludes
- Requires the moving party to complete discovery on the liability issue before filing a motion to amend pleadings to claim taxable costs
- Mandates that court awards of taxable costs be determined in a separate proceeding after the fact finder determines the insured's entitlement under the insurance policy, with the verdict being considered in the award decision
- Excludes taxable costs awards from claims resolved through arbitration or appraisal
- Makes inadmissible in taxable costs proceedings: arbitration findings, Department of Commerce investigations or administrative proceedings, administrative bulletins, and provisions of insurance regulation chapters 59A to 79A as standards of conduct
Legislative Description
Insurance liability civil action award of taxable costs regulated.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy
3/12/2014
Committee Referrals
Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy3/12/2014
Full Bill Text
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