Originally Posted by
Often1
That is what a statutory limit is. E.g., the small claims statutory limit in MA is $7,000 or $3,000 in OH.
You misunderstood Vegas Gambler. He meant that there is no retroactive change to the maximum amount of a claim for negligence and/or breach of contract. It is just a statutory change in the maximum amount of the claim which can be obtained if you elect to put your case into small claims court.