Missourians need to be able to hold corporations accountable for their actions. Tell the Missouri Legislature to vote NO on SB591
SB 591 turns an important protection for families and property owners – punitive damages – into Swiss cheese. It would put so many holes in the law it would be virtually impossible to hold companies accountable and require them to prioritize safety.
Under the proposed changes in SB 591:
You would have to prove a company “intentionally” harmed you – a very difficult thing to do in court.
Employers could blame their employees for the damage, using loopholes to shield themselves from the employees and managers actions.
The jury who heard the case would no longer decide if punitive damages should be considered – now the court would decide.
If the same conduct was brought before a jury in another state in another similar case, a credit for previously awarded punitive damages will be applied.
