A few states are pursuing tort reform to combat lawsuit abuse that drives up insurance costs and threatens trucking ...

The so-called “tort-cap” law, touted by insurance and business interests as a way to cut down on excessive jury verdicts, has been on the books in Kansas since 1988. The law specifically says ...

After years of debate, this bill would help South Carolina’s economy and legal system flourish by establishing policies ...

The Georgia Supreme Court sided with the plaintiffs and threw out the cap in 2010. The General Assembly passed a Kemp-backed bill last year that laid the groundwork for a big push for tort reform ...

The strongest form of tort reform is capping damages, Robinette said. In the context of medical malpractice claims, damage caps may have an effect on insurance premiums for medical providers ...

State lawmakers across the nation are considering tort reform to help address civil actions that could affect truck drivers.