District of Columbia Statutes
§ 16-2851 — Calculating economic damages.
District of Columbia·Title 16 Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]·Ch. 28A Calculating Economic Damages.
(a)In a civil action for personal injury or wrongful death, any estimations, measures, or calculations of past, present, or future damages for lost earnings or impaired earning capacity shall not be reduced based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, as those terms are defined or used in [Unit A of Chapter 14 of Title 2] .
(b)This section shall apply to all civil actions for personal injury or wrongful death, except for civil actions resolved by court order, jury verdict, or settlement before February 23, 2023.
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