Some states limit the liability of "deep pocket" defendants according to their percentage of the degree of fault.

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This is known as comparative fault or comparative negligence, where each defendant is only held responsible for their proportionate share of the damages based on their percentage of fault. This limits the liability of "deep pocket" defendants who may otherwise have to pay for the entire damages caused by multiple parties.

Some States Limit the Liability of "Deep Pocket" Defendants According