HOUSE BILL 2087 |
HOUSE AUTHOR: Clark et al. |
EFFECTIVE: 09-01-01 |
SENATE SPONSOR: Haywood |
House Bill 2087 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to provide that a person who manufactures methamphetamine in violation of certain provisions in the Health and Safety Code is strictly liable for damages for personal injury, death, or property damage arising from the manufacture. The bill provides that a person who manufactures methamphetamine is jointly liable with any other defendant for the entire amount of damages arising from the manufacture. The bill exempts an action against a manufacturer of methamphetamine from provisions relating to proportionate responsibility and limitations on exemplary damages.