Workers' Comp settlement agreements
Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-17-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE WORKERS' COMPENSATION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS ARE UNENFORCEABLE TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY ARE CONDITIONED UPON THE RELEASE OF CERTAIN LEGAL CLAIMS BY THE INJURED EMPLOYEE OR HIS DEPENDENTS; AND TO PROVIDE THE OFFER OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS THAT INCLUDE SUCH CONDITIONS CONSTITUTES BAD FAITH PER SE.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2019
Last action Jan 17, 2019
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Jan 8, 2019
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Jan 8, 2019
House · Introduced
Introduced and read first time
Dec 18, 2018
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Beth Bernstein
DDemocratic
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