US EditionLegal reform passes state Senate, but future is uncertain - Charleston City Paper
- The South Carolina Senate approved a lawsuit reform bill on March 27 with a 35-7 vote, after a month of debate, supported by Senate Republican leadership and Governor Henry McMaster.
- The bill aims to limit how much businesses can be held liable for damages, as described by Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey.
- Insurance requirements for bars and restaurants were reduced under the amended bill, which supporters argue will cut rising liability costs for local businesses.
- Opposition groups claim the legislation benefits big insurance companies and could lead to higher rates, according to comments from the trial lawyer lobby.
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SC Senate passes lawsuit reform package. Opinions mixed on its future and what it does.
Members of the state Senate advanced a sweeping lawsuit reform package after weeks of debate and negotiations. While business and lawyers' interests aligned, there are still questions whether the bill is needed — or even good policy.
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Index-JournalBill overhauling lawsuit and insurance rules passes SC Senate
Sen. Mike Johnson, R-Tega Cay, outlines a compromise in a lawsuit overhaul bill passed by the Senate on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. (Screenshot courtesy of SCETV)COLUMBIA — Senators passed legislation late Wednesday that changes the rules on personal injury lawsuits in South Carolina in hopes of driving down insurance rates that business owners say they simply can’t afford. The agreement that senators passed after 10 p.m. wrapped up four weeks of…
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