Law Practice,
Government
Sep. 8, 2021
Bill ending limits to wrongful death liability on Newsom’s desk
The state Senate gave final passage to SB 447 on Friday. It reflects a long-standing goal of the bill’s sponsors, the Consumer Federation of California and the Consumer Attorneys of California, repealing what they called a “death discount” for civil liability.
California might have a new governor soon, but no matter what happens next week, the current one will sign or veto every bill the Legislature passed this year. This could lead to changes in the state’s legal system that would be difficult for a successor to undo.
Among the bills already on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk is one long sought by the personal injury plaintiffs’ lawyers. If it becomes law, SB 447 would remove limits on liability in wro...
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