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MO SB585

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bob Dixon

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 510.265, RSMo, to modify punitive damages limitations in civil cases
  • Caps punitive damages awards at the greater of $500,000 or five times the compensatory damages awarded to the plaintiff
  • Eliminates the cap when the state of Missouri is the plaintiff or when the defendant pleads guilty to or is convicted of a felony related to the alleged conduct
  • Exempts civil actions under section 213.111 alleging violations of fair housing and consumer protection laws from the punitive damages limitations
  • Changes the calculation basis from "judgment" to "compensatory damages" in the statutory formula

Legislative Description

Modifies the calculation of the limitation for punitive damages

Last Action

Motion to vote bill do pass failed S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

3/26/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence1/16/2014

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