HomeMy WebLinkAbout4151_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 4151
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS SUPPORTING THE
"FAIR RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1986"
WHEREAS, the present joint and several liability law, also
known as the "Deep Pocket Doctrine" , has unfairly cost the cities of
California millions of dollars in court judgments, settlements, legal
costs, skyrocketing insurance premiums and difficulty in obtaining
adequate liability insurance coverage; and
WHEREAS, this same doctrine has also cost other governmental
bodies, business firms and professionals many millions of dollars; and
WHEREAS , ultimately this cost is unfairly borne by the
taxpayers and consumers of California; and
WHEREAS, many cities , other governmental bodies , business
firms and professionals are selected as defendants in lawsuits merely
because of their perceived assets or insurance and often are found only
fractionally at fault but must pay most or all of the judgement because
the defendants most at fault cannot pay; and
WHEREAS, the cost of this is unfairly borne by taxpayers and
consumers of California; and
WHEREAS , the " Fair Responsibility Act of 1986 " is an
initiative measure that would give the voters of California an
opportunity to reform the inequities and injustices of the "Deep Pocket
Doctrine" by holding liability lawsuit defendants financially liable in
closer proportion to their degree of fault.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Redlands endorses the "Fair Responsibility Act of 1986" and
urges its support and passage to relieve the financial strain imposed
on local government and its taxpayers.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 4th day of February, 1986.
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Mayor Pro Tem
City of Redlands , California
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