About half the states have recently modified or eliminated their laws on joint and several liability. In these states, if two or more defendants contribute to a tort, then, at least in some circumstances, each is liable only in proportion to his share of responsibility, instead of 100 percent liable.

This report lists state laws limiting the liability of donors who give food to charitable organizations or food banks and of charitable organizations or food banks who distribute food.,La Vonne Grabiak, Paralegal Assistant, American Law Division,CRS 87-287 A,"March 16, 1987.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3