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Last week, details of a new deal to rewrite California's lemon law between plaintiffs attorneys and General Motors emerged, revealing efforts to limit high-end litigation costs and avoiding a broader tort war.

The language hammered out by the Consumer Attorneys of California and GM was expected to appear in a legislative bill by Wednesday. An advance copy of amendments reviewed Tuesday showed new prelawsuit requirements for plaintiffs seeking civil penalties, as well as discovery mandates and new deadlines for actions by both parties in litigation.

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Cheryl Miller

Cheryl Miller, based in Sacramento, covers the state legislature and emerging industries, including autonomous vehicles and marijuana. She authors the weekly cannabis newsletter Higher Law. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @CapitalAccounts

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