Tort Reform Law

Area lawmakers call for changes following Caterpillar’s decision – Galesburg Register-Mail

“Taxes are too high, regulation is too high, workers compensation costs are too high, and we need tort reform,” LaHood said. “And one year later, none of that has been done. I think this is a consequence of the leadership … Continue reading

Cincinnati injury lawyer fights – Sacramento Bee

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Cincinnati personal injury lawyer fights Tort reform that is being pushed because of so called lawsuit abuse or frivolous lawsuits. As a Cincinnati personal injury lawyer for over 30 years …

A Need for Tort Reform for Personal Injury Lawsuits is a Myth Pushed by the Insurance Companies and Chambers of Commerce – PR Newswire

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Cincinnati personal injury lawyer fights Tort reform that is being pushed because of so called lawsuit abuse or frivolous lawsuits. As a Cincinnati personal injury lawyer for over 30 years, the reality is …

Arizona tort-reform measure advances – Tucson Citizen

The Arizona Legislature is considering a tort-reform measure that supporters say could make the state more attractive to manufacturers and opponents say will protect companies whose products hurt or kill. Senate Bill 1336 exempts a manufacturer …

A Need for Tort Reform for Personal Injury Lawsuits is a Myth Pushed by the Insurance Companies and Chambers of Commerce – Yahoo Finance

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Cincinnati personal injury lawyer fights Tort reform that is being pushed because of so called lawsuit abuse or frivolous lawsuits. As a Cincinnati personal injury lawyer for over 30 years, the …

Study shows plaintiff bias in Philly courts – Legal News Line

hears mass-tort cases and has openly stated its desire to lure ‘business away from other courts.’ The American Tort Reform Association has labeled Philadelphia courts as a ‘judicial hellhole,’ amongst the most plaintiff-friendly and lawsuit-inviting …

Arkansas court rejects expert witness provision in medical liability cases – AMA

The Supreme Court of Arkansas has struck down a key provision of the state’s tort reform law, ruling that expert witnesses in medical liability lawsuits no longer must practice in the same specialty as defendant doctors. The decision is another … Continue reading

It’s fiscally irresponsible not to address liability reform – AMA

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has estimated that national tort reform similar to what exists in California would lower the federal deficit by $62.4 billion between now and 2021. In Texas, medical liability reform legislation …

Tort reform details – Business Insurance

Twice a year, the American Tort Reform Assn. issues its “Tort Reform Record” detailing tort reform for the latest legislative year as well as a state-by-state summary of reforms enacted since 1986. Read the most recent report.

College democrats screening – Auburn Plainsman

The Auburn University College Democrats met Feb. 2 to screen the documentary “Hot Coffee” and discuss the issue of torte reform to Auburn students. “We want to raise awareness on tort reform, what it is that it actually means and … Continue reading