Provide for dismissal of certain civil actions involving commercial motor vehicles

Summary

The bill lets a defendant in a civil case about a commercial motor vehicle move to dismiss any claim that the defendant itself was negligent, provided they state that the negligent driver was an employee or independent contractor acting in the course of their work. Liability would then be decided only under the doctrine that holds employers responsible for their workers' actions. It targets lawsuits involving vehicles that require a commercial driver's license.

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