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.

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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
Amendment 85 — Informed