Pennsylvania adopts comparative negligence law in 1976
The 1976 General Assembly enacted a comparative negligence rule allowing suits for damages even when plaintiffs share fault. Juries apportion responsibility, determining damages proportional to each party's share of negligence. The example shows Jones suing Smith for 10000, with 20 percent fault assigned to Jones and 80 to Smith, yielding 8000 to Jones. This change heightens jury duties in civil cases.
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Pennsylvania adopts comparative negligence law across courts
The new statute shifts guilt assessment in negligence cases from strict common law to comparative standards. Wisconsin’s long use of the approach guides Pennsylvania, while insurers expect no sudden rise in coverage. The Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce lauds the spirit of equity but cautions about questions and legal maneuvering as courts interpret the act.
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Four Day Week Drives Labor Contract Debate In U S
The piece outlines a shift in U S labor aims from wage hikes to job protection and creation under major contracts. It notes unions like Ford UAW and United Steelworkers embedding shorter weeks and extended vacations, with future goals focused on broad worker opportunities amid an economy forecast to lag in 1977.
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Job security and new union safeguards in 1970s talks
Unions push for more SUB program coverage and extended benefits for short-term layoffs while reshaping early retirement and life-expectancy tied options. They seek extra job protections, longer time off and before-the-fact wage and hours changes to stabilize earnings and reduce unemployment fear across steel, port, and energy sectors.
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Gun control debate and bold resistance in Massachusetts
Article notes Massachusetts voters rejected handgun bans amid strong support for gun control in Congress. It cites Sen. Edward Kennedy urging limits while Massachusetts re-elected him. The piece recalls a porch confrontation in Abbeville, South Carolina where an elderly farmer defended his home with a firearm, deterring four motorcyclists who approached his property.
Barney Miller Moves To 9 PM In ABC Shuffle
Los Angeles AP reports producer Danny Arnold wins shift of Barney Miller to a nine o clock EST start after months of requests to move from the family hour. The premiere in the new slot features a plot with brownies laced with hashish and a police precinct detective unaware the brownies are wired. Arnold argues the change helps ABC salvage the struggling comedy between Welcome Back Kotter and The Miller. He defends late night as appropriate for an adult audience with lighter censorship.
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Energy program claims spark Ford State of the Union debate
The White House drew passages from ERDA for the presidents speech amid criticism that the material inflates energy advances. Robert Seamans pressed for claims on liquid metal fast breeders fusion and solar power while internal memos questioned cost feasibility and safety.
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