The statute was intended to help
eliminate frivolous claims, thereby protecting bars and restaurants from aggressive litigation, and to encourage them to obtain liquor liability insurance.
Act 2, including: changes to Wisconsin's product liability laws; adding Daubert standards for cases tried in Wisconsin involving expert opinion and evidence;
eliminating the controversial «risk contribution» theory created by the Wisconsin Supreme Court in the 2005 Thomas v. Mallett decision; placing caps on punitive damages; and reducing
frivolous lawsuits by holding parties liable for costs and fees for filing
frivolous claims.