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Rendell
Vetoes SB 435 -- Abrogation of Joint Liability
(3/24/2006) -- President Nancy Fullam
today informs us that Governor Rendell vetoed SB 435, which would
have effectively abolished joint liability. In his veto
message to the Senate, Governor Rendell cited both Senator Greenleaf
and Representative Gannon's efforts - which both failed by only 1 vote, to
provide an appropriate balance between business and consumer interests.
Governor Rendell cited correspondence
from union and consumer groups as being persuasive.
The people and injured victims of
Pennsylvania applaud Governor Rendell for his courage and efforts to
listen to the millions of average people who do not have the resources to
protect themselves when injured by powerful corporate interests.
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Mark Phenicie
Legislative Counsel
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
Ph: 717.232.6478Fax:
717.232.6487
Email: [email protected]
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