Georgia lawmakers narrowly pass contentious 'tort reform' bill

Kemp's top priority, tort reform, gains final passage in Georgia General Assembly

Supporters of Senate Bill 68 argued tort reform is needed to reverse a pattern of excessive jury awards they said are driving up insurance premiums.

Florida House Panel Advances Bill Raising Lawsuit Payout Caps Against Local Governments

Despite pushback from local governments, a Florida House committee on Thursday approved a bill that could significantly raise the amount cities, counties, and other public entities may have to pay in lawsuits involving personal injuries. The House Budget Committee voted 15–3 in favor of the bill (HB 301), sponsored by Rep. Fiona McFarland, R-Sarasota. The […] Florida House Panel Advances Bill Raising Lawsuit Payout Caps Against Local Governments

State lawmakers spark outrage among constituents after approving controversial bill — here's what's at stake

Georgia lawmakers are considering a new bill that would protect businesses from lawsuits related to their handling of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, potentially limiting the legal options for people affected by PFAS contamination, per Environment+Energy Leader.  What's happening? Also known as the PFAS Receiver Shield Act, House Bill 211 would grant legal immunity to businesses that purchase, use, and dispose of PFAS-containing products, p…

Tort reform bill squeaks through Georgia House

ATLANTA — The Republican-controlled state House of Representatives narrowly passed GOP-backed tort reform legislation Thursday over objections from Democrats that the bill is both unnecessary and would reduce Georgians’ access to the courts.

Kemp-Backed Legal Overhaul Passes Georgia House Hurdle

(The Center Square) – Sweeping tort reform legislation in Georgia on Thursday passed the House of Representatives 91-82, with some Republicans voting against it and three Democrats supporting it. Senate Bill 68 would limit some liability awards and protect businesses from lawsuits for acts outside of their control. The goal, according to the bill’s backers, is to ease high insurance premiums blamed on high jury awards in civil cases. Rep. James …

Tort reform gains final passage in General Assembly

ATLANTA – A tort reform bill Republican Gov. Brian Kemp made his top priority for this year’s legislative session gained final passage in the General Assembly Friday. The Georgia Senate’s GOP majority voted 34-21 to agree to changes the state…