Tort Reform Law

A Third Strike for Tort Reform – Chicago Tribune

Though the Supreme Court of Illinois struck down compensatory damage caps for the third time nearly two years ago, tort reform remains a contentious issue in the state In 2010, the Supreme Court of Illinois ruled that the state’s five-year-old … Continue reading

State payouts up threefold under McKenna – Olympian

Washington agencies disbursed $76 million for tort claims last year – three times more than … taxpayers by requiring state agencies to obey the law, and by seeking reforms that limit lawsuit abuse,” he wrote in his official candidate …

State payouts up threefold under McKenna – Bellingham Herald

Washington agencies disbursed $76 million for tort claims last year – three times more than … taxpayers by requiring state agencies to obey the law, and by seeking reforms that limit lawsuit abuse,” he wrote in his official candidate …

Lawsuit payouts up under McKenna’s watch – Seattle Times

“I would certainly like to see them do more.” McKenna told The Times his office has made various efforts, in addition to his tort-reform proposals, to reduce the risk of lawsuits against the state. His office has taken an average … Continue reading

TLR endorses Elizabeth Ames Jones for Texas Senate seat – MySanAntonio

In response to the letter, Wentworth spokesman Bryan Eppstein, said TLR is misrepresenting Wentworth’s record concerning tort reform. Eppstein said Wentworth voted for pro-TLR legislation 21 out of 23 times, a voting record of over 90%. “They’re …

Major insurer for physicians says it’s not needed – msnbc.com

The insurer that provides malpractice coverage to almost half of Mississippi’s physicians doesn’t see any need for more tort reform, with lawsuits falling 73 percent in the last eight years. “Loser pays” has been discussed in the past by …

Major insurer for physicians says it’s not needed – Washington Examiner

The insurer that provides malpractice coverage to almost half of Mississippi’s physicians doesn’t see any need for more tort reform, with lawsuits falling 73 percent in the last eight years. “Loser pays” has been discussed in the past by lawmakers … Continue reading

Major insurer for physicians says it’s not needed – AP – msnbc.com

The insurer that provides malpractice coverage to almost half of Mississippi’s physicians doesn’t see any need for more tort reform, with lawsuits falling 73 percent in the last eight years. “Loser pays” has been discussed in the past by lawmakers … Continue reading

Tort reform: Keep proper balance – Jackson Clarion-Ledger

To business, health care and insurance interests tort reform means protection from frivolous lawsuits and a stacked justice system in which it is impossible to assess risks for doing business. To an individual injured by negligence by a business …

Bryant supports Texas’ ‘loser pays’ rule – Mississippi Business Journal

The insurer that provides malpractice coverage to almost half of Mississippi’s physicians doesn’t see any need for more tort reform, with lawsuits falling 73 percent in the last eight years. “Loser pays” has been discussed in the past by …