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Economics

Joint and Several Liability in Multi-Party Lawsuits

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In the United States, many states apply joint and several liability in cases where multiple parties cause an injury, meaning a plaintiff can collect the total damages from any one defendant, regardless of that defendant's share of fault.

Why this is interesting

Imagine you and two friends break a window while playing catch. The owner demands payment for the whole window—but from you alone. Does that seem fair?