Maine Comparative Negligence, Equal-Fault Bar & Just-and-Equitable Reduction

Maine applies a distinctive comparative-negligence rule. A claimant who is equally at fault is barred from recovery; when the claimant is less at fault, damages are reduced by the amount the factfinder considers just and equitable in light of the claimant’s share of responsibility. This guide will address fault allocation, multiple defendants, and litigation consequences.