Nevada’s scheme for punitive damages was the target of tort reform proponents in 1995. The reformers were able to make some headway relative to limiting punitive damages. However, N.R.S. 42.005 creates huge exceptions to these limits in many areas that have proved so lucrative to the Plaintiffs’ bar.Under the revisions to the punitive damages law, conventional punitive damages awards are limited to three times the amount of the compensatory damages where compensatory damages exceed … [Read more...]
Dram Shop Wonderland
February 6, 2009 by
The post "DRAM SHOP WONDERLAND" originally appearing here has been moved to the Nevada Insurance Law blog.The post may be viewed by clicking HERE.For convenience, ALL posts related to Nevada Dram Shop Law may be viewed by following this link: Nevada Dram Shop Law … [Read more...]
Dude, Where’s My Car?
December 9, 2008 by
Bailment in NevadaLas Vegas, Nevada has a greater proportionate share of valet services than any other large city in the county and probably the world. Where else can you have a company park your car for free with the only expectation in return is a buck or two when your car is returned in the same condition that it left your hands. What happens though, when the valet can’t find your car? Or if it comes back with damage that was not there when you handed over your keys? These are classic … [Read more...]
