Amendment106th Congress
Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to delete provisions that place a cap on punitive damages; provide for a cooling off period and alternative dispute resolution procedures; prohibit frivolous class action lawsuits; and impose a duty on plaintiffs to mitigate damages.
- Amendment Number
- 85
- Description
- Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to delete provisions that place a cap on punitive damages; provide for a cooling off period and alternative dispute resolution procedures; prohibit frivolous class action lawsuits; and impose a duty on plaintiffs to mitigate damages.
- Purpose
- An amendment in the nature of a substitute numbered 6 and printed in H. Rept. 106-134 to strike provisions that limit punitive damages; provide a cooling off period and alternative dispute resolution procedures; prohibit frivolous class action lawsuits; and impose a duty on plaintiffs to mitigate damages.
- Congress
- 106
- Type
- HAMDT
- Latest Action Date
- May 12, 1999
- Latest Action Text
- On agreeing to the Conyers amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 236 (Roll no. 126).
- Latest Action Time
- 16:11:04
- Submitted Date
- May 12, 1999
- Chamber
- House of Representatives
- Update Date
- Aug 15, 2021