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Kentucky has a strict-liability dog-bite statute (KRS § 258.235) — the owner pays for unprovoked bites with broad liability under the statute.

Kentucky enforces reasonable non-competes — and Charles T. Creech v. Brown set the modern reasonableness test for enforcement.

Kentucky is a no-fault state with $10K PIP minimum — tort suits require crossing a serious-injury threshold or $1K medical-expense floor.

The Kentucky Consumer Protection Act (KRS § 367.170) lets consumers recover actual damages plus attorney fees — and willful violations support punitives.

Kentucky’s persistent-felony-offender enhancements (KRS § 532.080) and structured sentencing make plea positioning critical from the first appearance.

Kentucky recognizes strict products liability — and KRS § 411.310 codifies the consumer-expectations test for design defects.

The Kentucky Civil Rights Act (KRS § 344) covers Title VII categories plus additional protections — and the Commission on Human Rights handles charges.

Kentucky is an equitable-distribution state — and KRS § 403.190 governs property division, with marital misconduct excluded from consideration.

Kentucky cases are heard in Memphis Immigration Court (TN) — and the state’s growing immigrant populations in Louisville and Lexington drive case volume.

Kentucky has no state-specific Lemon Law — but Magnuson-Moss federal warranty law covers most defective-vehicle claims, with attorney fees if you prevail.

Kentucky med-mal cases run under common law with a 1-year SOL — and the Medical Review Panel system (KRS § 216C, struck down then revived) shapes pre-suit procedure.

Kentucky’s 1-year PI SOL under KRS § 413.140 is one of the country’s shortest — every Kentucky PI case lives or dies by timing.

Kentucky premises liability turns on notice and reasonableness — pure comparative fault applies, so partially negligent plaintiffs can still recover.

Kentucky SSA hearing offices in Louisville and Lexington process moderate volumes — Sixth Circuit precedent shapes review.

Kentucky workers’ comp under KRS § 342 runs through the Department of Workers’ Claims — and Section 342.730 wage benefits are 66 2/3% of average weekly wage.