S.E.A. 361, P.L. 90-2015 Effective: July 1, 2015 Provides that the provider of liquefied petroleum gas that was used in: (1) liquefied petroleum gas equipment; or (2) a liquefied petroleum gas appliance; involved in causing bodily injury or property damage has an affirmative defense in any action brought against the provider if a person assumed the risk of causing the bodily injury … [Read more...] about Defense to liability concerning liquefied petroleum gas providers
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Recreational facility immunity
H.E.A. 1045, P.L. 95-2015 Effective: July 1, 2015 Specifies the duties and responsibilities of the users and the operator of a recreational facility operated by an elementary, secondary, or postsecondary educational institution. Specifies that the operator of such a recreational facility who fulfills the operator's duties and responsibilities has a complete defense to a civil … [Read more...] about Recreational facility immunity
Immunity for damage caused rescuing a child
H.E.A. 1161, P.L. 161-2015 Effective: July 1, 2015 Grants civil immunity to a person who forcibly enters a locked motor vehicle for the purpose of rescuing a child. Does not extend civil immunity to acts involving gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct. The full law is available at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2015/bills/house/1161 … [Read more...] about Immunity for damage caused rescuing a child
Aircraft
H.E.A. 1413, P.L. 102-2015 Effective: July 1, 2015 Provides that the owner of an aircraft who is not the pilot is not vicariously liable for damages unless: (1) the owner engages in negligent, reckless, knowing, intentional, or unlawful conduct that is the proximate cause of the damages; (2) an agency relationship exists between the owner and the person who proximately caused the … [Read more...] about Aircraft
Lawsuits against gun manufacturers
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 98 concerning lawsuits against gun manufacturers sponsored by Reps. Smaltz and Torr. Rep. Smaltz presented the bill, which seeks to amend provisions in Title 34 to prohibit bringing or maintaining certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, effective retroactively to August 26, 1999. After receiving testimony and committee discussion, the … [Read more...] about Lawsuits against gun manufacturers