Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that limits non-economic damage awarded in lawsuits involving commercial vehicle accidents at $1 million in the state of Wisconsin.

Highlights:

• Define terms related to noneconomic damages (Sec. 1). 

• limits the total amount of noneconomic damages that a person may recover from a commercial motor vehicle carrier for injury, death, or other loss resulting from an act or omission by an employee of the commercial motor vehicle carrier while acting within the scope of employment to $1,000,000 (Sec. 1). 

• Requires the court to make reductions to damages if applicable (Sec. 1).

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