Nevada has adopted a plan of modified comparative fault. There is no recovery if the Plaintiff's liability is greater than the liability of the defendant. N.R.S. 41.141. On a 50/50 split of liability between Plaintiff and Defendant, Plaintiff will recover but the damages will be reduced by 50%. Several Liability is the rule but there are some very serious exceptions to that rule. N.R.S. 41.141. If the Plaintiff is without fault, the rule is Joint & Several Liability. Buck v. … [Read more...]