| SB 0618 | Increases maximum liability of the state and political subdivisions |
| Sponsor: | McKenna | |||
| LR Number: | S2669.03C | Fiscal Note: | 2669-03 | |
| Committee: | Judiciary | |||
| Last Action: | 05/15/98 - S Inf Calendar S Bills for Perfection w/SCS | Journal page: | ||
| Title: | SCS SBs 618, 591 & 747 | |||
| Effective Date: | August 28, 1998 | |||
SCS/SBs 618, 591 & 747 - This act increases the amount of maximum liability for the state or political subdivisions from one to two million dollars. It increases the maximum liability for persons from one to three hundred thousand dollars. Liability for any one person in a single accident is in addition to reasonable and necessary medical expenses.
Clarifies that the Missouri Risk Management Fund is available only to covered public entities.
The maximum amount paid out of the risk management fund is two million dollars.
The act provides for annual review of the limitation on awards based on an economic price index.
Any claims under this section are subject to penalties as provided by Supreme Court Rule 55.03 (frivolous or improper pleadings, motions, and other papers).
This act has an emergency clause.
CHARLES HATCHER