Last session, WCJC successfully advanced through both houses of the legislature SB 613, legislation to create a $1 million per-victim cap on the recovery of noneconomic damages from trucking companies and commercial drivers. Authored by Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) and Reps. Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) & John Spiros (R-Marshfield), the aim of the bill was to protect motor carriers from unreasonable “nuclear verdicts” and stabilize insurance costs for the trucking industry. Unfortunately, Gov. Evers (D) vetoed the legislation.

The Wisconsin Civil Justice Council is working with Sen. Tomczyk and Reps. Gundrum & Spiros to reintroduce this legislation for this session. We have had preliminary conversations with Gov. Evers’ staff about the issue and we will work to see whether we can come to an agreement with him on a reasonable cap to protect Wisconsin motor carriers and consumers.