Economics
Joint and Several Liability in Multi-Party Lawsuits
Quick fact
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?