The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 220 authored by Sen. Koch on going upon the premises of another. The bill provides that a person who goes upon the premises of another for certain purposes does not have an assurance that the premises are safe for the person's purpose. This applies to a person who goes upon the premises of another for the purpose of departing from as well as … [Read more...] about Going upon the premises of another
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Action for contribution by railroad entities
S.E.A. 436, P.L. 107 Effective: July 1, 2018 Creates a right of action for contribution by a railroad entity against another person or entity that is not an employee of the railroad entity for claims that arise under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. Provides that, if a railroad entity enforces a right of contribution in the original action brought against the railroad entity, … [Read more...] about Action for contribution by railroad entities
Landowner immunity for trail access
H.E.A. 1115, P.L. 29 Effective: July 1, 2018 Specifies that with respect to the statute that restricts a landowner's liability for an injury to a person or property caused by an act or failure to act of another person using the landowner's premises for certain recreational purposes, those purposes include another person going on or through the premises for the purpose of accessing a … [Read more...] about Landowner immunity for trail access
Action for contribution by railroad entities
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 436 concerning action for contribution by railroad entities sponsored by Rep. Lehman. The bill creates a right of action for contribution by a railroad entity against another person or entity that is not an employee of the railroad entity for claims that arise under the Federal Employers' Liability Act. Testimony was presented in opposition to … [Read more...] about Action for contribution by railroad entities
Landowner immunity for trail access
The Senate Civil Law Committee heard HB 1115 sponsored by Sen. Freeman and Sen. Ruckelshaus on landowner immunity for trail access. This bill specifies that with respect to the statute that restricts a landowner's liability for an injury to a person or property caused by an act or failure to act of another person using the landowner's premises for certain recreational purposes, … [Read more...] about Landowner immunity for trail access