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Bob Goodlatte: “In fact what we are saying here is this is a case where liability has already been established on the part of the…”

On the recordMarch 10, 1995
In fact what we are saying here is this is a case where liability has already been established on the part of the defendant. The defendant is the responsible party, the one who has caused the harm and now gets to say, hey, don't worry about charging me for this because the plaintiff has insurance and they will take care of it.
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Bob Goodlatte
Republican · Virginia

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Discussing liability and responsibility in a legal context.

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