SB 907 Oregon Senate · 2019 Regular Session

Relating to professional malpractice of attorneys.

Summary
Provides for award of attorney fees to prevailing plaintiff in claim for professional malpractice of attorney. Requires minimum coverage limit required by professional liability fund to be at least $300,000 for each claim brought against attorney, with no limitation on number of claims that may be covered. Prohibits professional liability fund from paying amount exceeding one-sixth of required minimum coverage limit for payment of claim against attorney for cost of defense of attorney.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2019 Last action Jul 1, 2019
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3
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Committee
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Jul 1, 2019
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Mar 1, 2019
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
upper
Feb 28, 2019
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Kim Thatcher
RRepublican
OR
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