An Act controlling and abusive litigation
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to address what its sponsors describe as ‘abusive litigation’ in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish procedures and limitations on lawsuits that are deemed excessive, frivolous, or designed to harass defendants. The legislation intends to provide greater protections for individuals and businesses from such litigation, while also ensuring that legitimate legal claims are not unduly hampered. Specifically, it introduces measures to limit discovery and address certain types of lawsuits.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for identifying and addressing ‘abusive litigation’.
- Limits the scope of discovery in lawsuits.
- Addresses specific types of lawsuits deemed excessive.
- Provides mechanisms for defendants to challenge lawsuits they believe are abusive.
Who is affected
- Individuals
- Businesses
- Lawyers (defending against abusive lawsuits)
- Courts
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Sponsors
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23 on record
Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Cosponsors
Jacob R. Oliveira
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