Amendment eliminates the exception to the statute of repose for product liability that allows a claimant to bring a suit if he cannot receive full compensation for medical expenses from other sources.

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Amendment Number
279
Description
Amendment eliminates the exception to the statute of repose for product liability that allows a claimant to bring a suit if he cannot receive full compensation for medical expenses from other sources.
Purpose
An amendment to delete the provisions of the bill which would impose a limitation on the proposed 15 year time-limit on filing claims in product liability cases. Under the provisions of the bill, the time limitation would apply only if a court determines that the claimant received or would be eligible to receive full compensation from any source for medical expense losses.
Congress
104
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Mar 9, 1995
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Hyde amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
13:45:31
Submitted Date
Mar 9, 1995
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 279 — Informed