Tort Reform Law

Despite popular belief, placing medical liability caps on states may not curb healthcare costs, according to yesterday’s report by advocacy group Public Citizen. Called “a failed experiment,” according to the report, Texas in 2003 set a $250,000 …

On Oct. 1, a package of laws mischaracterized as “tort reform” was flung upon an unknowing population. This package is not simply about “torts” nor does it “reform” anything. It is an unseemly collection of special-interest …

A powerful Savannah Democrat blamed for holding up bills on tort reform and abortion lost his chairmanship Thursday — a rare show of upheaval in the Democrat-controlled House. Rep. Tom Bordeaux, who was chairman of the powerful Judiciary Committee …

During the address to the large gathering of conservatives, Perry focused on Texas’ economic record during his years as governor and how low taxes, sparse regulation and tort reform helped the state grow jobs during the recession. “The only kind … Continue reading →

Everyone has heard the story: A woman pulls up to a McDonald’s drive thru for some coffee. While holding the coffee cup and trying to drive at the same time, she spills coffee on her lap and burns herself. She … Continue reading →

Law360, New York (October 07, 2011, 1:26 PM ET) — In recent years, the country has been rightfully concerned with the emerging “lawsuit crisis,” the glut of lawsuits that have overburdened our courts and, more importantly, hurt our businesses …

The film ‘Hot Coffee’ explores the true story of the McDonald’s coffee case and misperceptions about the American justice system. October 06, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/– Everyone has heard the story: A woman pulls up to a McDonald’s drive thru for some … Continue reading →

In opening remarks, Kostelka talked about the need for tort reform, changes in civil laws that reduce the number of lawsuits filed, and attacked Guerriero’s legal practice. “Tort reform or injury attorney law suit abuse has become the main …