Section 6-11-58 – Relation to Workers’ Compensation Provisions.
Section 6-11-58 Relation to workers’ compensation provisions. Nothing in this article shall be construed to apply to any settlement under the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Law. (Act 2006-628, p. 1714, §9.)
Section 6-11-59 – Confidentiality of Settlement Terms.
Section 6-11-59 Confidentiality of settlement terms. Nothing in this article is intended to, or shall, require or allow the disclosure, publication, or dissemination of the terms of a settlement which is confidential, whether the confidentiality is created by agreement of the parties or by order of the court, or by both. (Act 2006-628, p. 1714, […]
Section 6-11-26 – No Punitive Damages Awarded Against State or Agency Thereof.
Section 6-11-26 No punitive damages awarded against state or agency thereof. Punitive damages may not be awarded against the State of Alabama or any county or municipality thereof, or any agency thereof, except any entity covered under the Medical Liability Act now codified as Section 6-5-480 et seq., or any acts amendatory thereto. (Acts 1987, […]
Section 6-11-27 – Principal, Master, etc., Not Liable for Punitive Damages for Conduct of Agent, Servant, etc.; Exceptions.
Section 6-11-27 Principal, master, etc., not liable for punitive damages for conduct of agent, servant, etc.; exceptions. (a) A principal, employer, or other master shall not be liable for punitive damages for intentional wrongful conduct or conduct involving malice based upon acts or omissions of an agent, employee, or servant of said principal, employer, or […]
Section 6-11-28 – No Cause of Action Created.
Section 6-11-28 No cause of action created. Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to grant or create a cause of action or right to recover punitive damages. (Acts 1987, No. 87-185, p. 251, §9.)
Section 6-11-1 – Damages Assessed by Factfinder to Be Itemized; Future Damages Not to Be Reduced to Present Value.
Section 6-11-1 Damages assessed by factfinder to be itemized; future damages not to be reduced to present value. In any civil action based upon tort and any action for personal injury based upon breach of warranty, except actions for wrongful death pursuant to Sections 6-5-391 and 6-5-410, the damages assessed by the factfinder shall be […]
Section 6-11-2 – Definitions.
Section 6-11-2 Definitions. For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply: (1) PAST DAMAGES. Damages and losses suffered or incurred prior to the date of judgment. (2) FUTURE DAMAGES. Damages and losses reasonably anticipated to be suffered or incurred following the date of judgment. As used herein, the terms “plaintiff” and “defendant” shall […]
Section 6-11-3 – Future Damages; Requirements if Damages Greater Than $150,000; Attorney’s Fees; Periodic Payments Over Period of Years; Specific Findings; Evidence of Financial Ability to Make Payments; Evidence of Present Value Inadmissible.
Section 6-11-3 Future damages; requirements if damages greater than $150,000; attorney’s fees; periodic payments over period of years; specific findings; evidence of financial ability to make payments; evidence of present value inadmissible. Where the damages assessed against a defendant by the trier of fact include an award of future damages, the trial court shall comply […]
Section 6-11-4 – Requirements When Judgment Structured; Termination.
Section 6-11-4 Requirements when judgment structured; termination. Where a judgment is structured pursuant to Section 6-11-3 above, the following shall apply: (1) Should the judgment creditor die before the final installment is paid, the remaining payments shall be made to the estate of the decedent, or as otherwise directed by the court having jurisdiction over […]
Section 6-11-5 – Court to Conduct Hearings and Receive Evidence.
Section 6-11-5 Court to conduct hearings and receive evidence. The court may conduct hearings and receive such evidence as is deemed necessary in order to make the determinations required in Section 6-11-3 and Section 6-11-4. (Acts 1987, No. 87-183, p. 245, §5.)