§ 29-34-105. Settlements on Behalf of Minors
Notwithstanding any other law or rule to the contrary, a judge or chancellor may sign an order approving any tort claim settlement involving a minor that is less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) by relying on affidavits from the legal guardian. The court shall conduct a chambers hearing at which the minor and legal guardian […]
§ 29-34-106. Provision of Settlement Agreement Prohibiting Disclosure of Identities of Persons Relating to Claim Void and Unenforceable
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any provision of a settlement agreement entered into by a governmental entity that has the effect of prohibiting the disclosure of the identities of persons relating to a claim by any of the parties is void and unenforceable as contrary to the public policy of this state; except that […]
§ 29-34-102. Rescission of Fraudulent or Erroneous Settlements
Where a compromise settlement of a claim for damages resulting from personal injuries has been brought about by fraud or mistake, such settlement may be rescinded without return of the consideration to the party released, but such consideration paid shall constitute a credit to apply in satisfaction of any judgment procured on account of such […]
§ 29-34-103. Provision of Settlement Agreement Concealing Details Relating to Claim of Child Sexual Abuse Void and Unenforceable
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any provision of a settlement agreement that has the purpose or effect of concealing the details relating to a claim of child sexual abuse, as defined in § 37-1-602, is void and unenforceable as contrary to the public policy of this state; except that identifying information concerning a victim […]
§ 29-34-104. Privity Not Required
In all causes of action for personal injury or property damage brought on account of negligence, strict liability or breach of warranty, including actions brought under the Uniform Commercial Code, privity shall not be a requirement to maintain such action.
§ 29-34-101. Express Consent Required for Settlements
In any tort action, prior settlement of damages made on behalf of the plaintiff by another, in exchange for a release executed by or on behalf of the defendant, shall constitute no bar to the plaintiff’s action, and proof by the defendant of such settlement and release shall be inadmissible, unless it be shown that […]