HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 85-2399RESOLUTION NO. 85 -2399
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY ENDORSING FAIR RESPONSIBILITY ACT
OF 1986.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DOES RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the present joint and several liability law, also
known as the "Deep Pocket Doctrine ", has unfairly cost the cities
of California millions of dollars in court judgments, settlements,
legal costs, skyrocketing insurance premiums and difficulty in
obtaining adequate liability insurance coverage; and
WHEREAS, this same doctrine has also cost other governmental
bodies, business firms and professionals many millions of dollars;
and
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WHEREAS, ultimately this cost is unfairly borne by the tax-
payers and consumers of California; and
WHEREAS, many cities, other governmental bodies, business
firms and professionals are selected as defendants in lawsuits
merely because of their perceived assets or insurance and often are
found only fractionally at fault but must pay most or all of the
judgment because the defendants most at fault cannot pay; and
WHEREAS, the "Fair Responsibility Act of 1986" is an initia-
tive measure that would give the voters of California an opportunity
to reform the inequities and injustices of the "Deep Pocket Doctrine"
by holding liability lawsuit defendants financially liable in
closer proportion to their degree of fault;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Temple City
endorses the "Fair Responsibility Act of 1986" and urge its support
and passage to relieve the financial strain imposed on local govern-
ment and its taxpayers.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of December, 1985.
ATTEST:
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City Chief Dep1.fity y erk
MAYOR
I, Chief Deputy City Clerk, hereby certify that the fore-
going Resolution, Resolution No. 85 -2399, was adopted by the City
Council of the City of Temple City at a regular meeting held on
the 3rd day of December, 1985, .. by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen -- Atkins, Froehle, Gillanders, Swain, Dennis
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Chief D,4puty Ci Clerk