Justices Wary of Overturning Longstanding Precedent on Tort Immunity for General Contractors
In case after case,” Howard Bashman argued, “the statutory employer doctrine inflicts a profound injustice on ...
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Tort reform pros and cons aired out under Gold Dome
Both sides of the controversial tort reform issue got their say at the Georgia Capitol Thursday, not on either the state ...
In Mass Torts, Should MDL Versus Bankruptcy Be an Either/Or Question?
There's lots of ways you can imagine these systems could really work in better harmony than we've seen so far,” said Leslie ...
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Tort Law vs. Privacy: Ride-Share Services May Have Duty to Prevent Anonymous Riders
Yesterday's Missouri Court of Appeals decision in Ameer v. Lyft, Inc. reversed a grant for summary judgment for Lyft, allowing plaintiff's claim to go forward on product liability and negligence ...
S.C. House passes liquor liability law, but tort reform effort stalls
A push to tackle a liability problem cleared a major hurdle in the S.C. Legislature – at the same time another possible ...
Gov. McMaster rallies support from lawmakers for tort reform
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) praised South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster following a press conference on ...
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McMaster, Massey push for tort reform, but others call proposed bill a “Trojan Horse”
I hope somebody at that press conference can tell me how our citizens waiting 10 months helps anyone to get a valid insurance claim paid," says Attorney Christopher Pracht of Anderson.
Corizon Unit's Bankruptcy Alters a Key Element of Texas Two-Step
Prison health-care company Tehum Care Services Inc. won approval to exit bankruptcy with a personal injury settlement that ...
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Tort reform efforts in multiple states would benefit truck drivers
State lawmakers across the nation are considering tort reform to help address civil actions that could affect truck drivers.