Project Lawsuit Abuse Newsmakers
Tort reformers have been turning up all over the internet over the past few days. We took the liberty of rounding up some of the standouts that hit over the past week. You may recognize a few friends of Project Lawsuit Abuse in there. Here are some of the newsmakers from around the country:
Why Johnny Shouldn’t Sue
“Education is an interesting public policy because –- unlike defense or immigration — it is the one form of public policy that almost all Americans have some personal experience with. Most Americans have attended elementary or secondary schools. We all pay the taxes that allow for public education’s existence and – in my case – have children in a public school. Not only is it a universal policy, but it is one that hits close to home almost universally.” Center Maryland
Attention Candidates! Legal Reform Aisle 5
“The election season has begun and the political posturing is under way. The battle for political power is in full swing. With new districts and an open primary, it is a whole new ballgame and business as usual is just not going to cut it.” Fox and Hounds Daily
Illinois Lawsuit Funds
“Illinois has an $11 billion deficit and many unpaid bills. State cutbacks and layoffs are necessary, that's true from the State House to the county seats. Our next guest says he knows where cuts could be made. And it would save millions of dollars. Travis Akins is with the Illinois Lawsuit Abuse watchdog group. He talks about what can be done.” KTVI-TV
Nursing home case will affect long-term care
“In its Aug. 29 editorial, "A $90 million verdict is astronomically high," the Charleston Daily Mail was rightly critical of a recent $91.5 million lawsuit verdict in Kanawha County. This latest legal decision could significantly affect the availability and affordability of long-term care in West Virginia. While lawyers on both sides of the dispute are gearing up for an appeal to the state Supreme Court, residents and policymakers are left to ponder the potential impact of such a staggering damage award.” Charleston Daily Mail
Benefits to Texas evident on anniversary of Prop. 12
“Tuesday, Sept. 13, marks the anniversary of the passage of Proposition 12, and it is important to note how far our state has come in the last eight years. Prior to 2003, Texas was a haven for abusive lawsuits, particularly those in the health care industry. Our state was widely recognized as a place where personal injury lawyers could win big, often with the flimsiest of evidence. Smart reforms, like Prop 12, injected a healthy dose of common-sense and fairness into our courts and helped move us to a system based on justice, not greed.” The Southeast Texas Record
