HB20-1348
Additional Liability Under Respondeat Superior
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2020 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning additional liability of a defendant who admits liability under respondeat superior.
Bill Summary:
A recent Colorado supreme court case held that in a civil action when an employer admits liability for the tortious actions of its employee, the plaintiff cannot assert additional claims against the employer arising out of the same incident. The bill allows a plaintiff to bring such claims against an employer.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
House
Judiciary
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2020 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone House Bill 20-1348 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2020 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely |
| 03/05/2020 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |