“Devil Is In The Details” On Prop 65 Reform Benefits – AHPA
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
California Gov. Jerry Brown wants to cap attorney fees and settlement funds in Prop 65 cases and require expanded plaintiff disclosures and demonstrations of supporting evidence before litigation can proceed, among other proposed measures designed to reduce frivolous lawsuits against industry members.
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