Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005

Summary

Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005 - Amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (Signing of Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers; Representations to Court; Sanctions) to: (1) require courts to impose sanctions on attorneys, law firms, or parties who file frivolous lawsuits (currently discretionary); (2) disallow the withdrawal or correction of pleadings to avoid Rule 11 sanctions; (3) require courts to award parties prevailing on Rule 11 motions reasonable expenses and attorney's fees, if warranted; (4) authorize courts to impose Rule 11 sanctions that include reimbursement of a party's reasonable litigation costs in connection with frivolous lawsuits; and (5) make the discovery phase of litigation subject to Rule 11 sanctions. Makes Rule 11 applicable to state civil actions where the court determines, upon motion, that the action affects interstate commerce. Requires personal injury claims (defined to exclude class actions) filed in State or Federal court to be filed in the county or Federal district in which: (1) the person bringing the claim resides at the time of filing or resided at the time of the alleged injury; (2) the alleged injury or circumstances giving rise to the claim occurred; or (3) the defendant's principal place of business is located. Directs the trial court to determine which county or Federal district is the most appropriate forum in those situations where the alleged injury occurred in more than one county or district.

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 31 October 2005

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 31 October 2005

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 27 October 2005

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 27 October 2005

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 27 October 2005

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 14 June 2005

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 14 June 2005

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 14 June 2005

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 26 January 2005

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 26 January 2005

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 26 January 2005

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