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Government

Aug. 29, 2014

Tort lawyers notch mixed victories in legislation

With the legislative session days away from closing, plaintiff's lawyers have had some mixed victories. But tort lawyers' big disappointment involves amendments to a bill to require rideshare companies to carry substantial insurance.


By Paul Jones


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SACRAMENTO - With the legislative session days away from closing, plaintiff's lawyers have notched some mixed victories. But tort lawyers' biggest disappointment involves recent amendments to a bill to require rideshare companies to carry substantial driver insurance.


Tort attorneys wanted businesses such as Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. to carry hefty commercial driver insurance policie...

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