Gov. Brian Kemp is set to unveil new legislation aimed at reforming Georgia’s legal system to limit lawsuits and large jury verdicts.

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Gov. Brian Kemp unveils 'tort reform' proposal that would reduce liability, damages

Gov. Brian Kemp stopped short of recommending new damage caps for jury awards, which had previously been struck down by the Georgia Supreme Court.

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Gov. Brian Kemp unveils proposed overhaul of legal system he says will bring down insurance costs for Georgians.

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Kemp’s proposal sets the stage for a high-stakes fight that has divided the Gold Dome for decades.

(The Center Square) – Gov. Brian Kemp revealed his long-awaited tort reform package that would hold businesses accountable for what they control but limit what are deemed "frivolous lawsuits."

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Kemp's tort reform package limits business lawsuits

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Gov. Kemp pushes for tort reform to combat rising insurance costs in Georgia

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp invited more than 500 business owners, franchisees, and doctors to the Gold Dome Thursday morning as he described his wishes for lawsuit limits and tort reform. He believes it will reduce insurance rates statewide. Governor Kemp’s plan will make it harder for the public to sue businesses for accidents that happen on their property but not because of direct negligence. That is part of Kemp’s premise of promising tort r…

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Governor Kemp wants tort reform. Democrats say his ideas are thin and vague.

After weeks of suspense, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s proposal to overhaul Georgia’s legal landscape is finally here.
At a jam-packed press conference Thursday, Kemp gathered state lawmakers and business leaders at Georgia’s state Capitol to introduce policies he says are aimed at reducing insurance prices for businesses and everyday consumers alike.
“If your neighborhood doesn’t have a grocery store, if your hometown and surrounding counties don’t…

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Kemp-backed lawsuit overhaul seeks to limit large verdicts, but without explicit damages caps

On Thursday at the Capitol, the big news of the day was the unveiling of Gov. Brian Kemp's tort reform legislation package. The legislation, which will be carried by Sen. John F. Kennedy, lays out rules for civil lawsuit proceedings.

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Lawmakers Day 9: Kemp shares tort reform package, House Democrats legislative priorities

ATLANTA - Governor Brian Kemp unveils a plan to tackle tort reform and stabilize insurance costs for hardworking Georgians. The post Kemp unveils plan to tackle tort reform, stabilize insurance costs appeared first on Valdosta Today.

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Kemp unveils plan to tackle tort reform, stabilize insurance costs

Gov. Brian Kemp is making tort reform a top priority this legislative session, unveiling new legislation aimed at limiting lawsuits and large settlements in an effort to curb rising insurance costs for businesses across Georgia. Speaking from the State Capitol on Thursday, Kemp emphasized that while Georgia has been ranked the best state for business for nearly a decade, rising insurance premiums are placing a significant burden on hospitals, in…

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After weeks of suspense, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s proposal to overhaul Georgia’s legal landscape is finally here. At a jam-packed press conference Thursday, Kemp gathered state lawmakers and business leaders

Gov. Kemp pushes for tort reform to combat rising insurance costs in Georgia

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