Joint and Several Liability Reform: H. 3008 (2005).

South Carolina

Provides that joint and several liability does not apply to defendants less than 50 percent responsible of the total fault. In the calculation of total fault, comparative fault of the plaintiff is to be included.  If the plaintiff is found to be 50 percent or greater at fault, the plaintiff shall then be barred from recovery.  Defendant’s less  than 50 percent at fault shall only be responsible for its proportional share of the damages based on its percentages of liability.

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