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Gov. Brian Kemp's 'tort reform' proposal passes first vote
A sweeping overhaul of civil litigation in Georgia is coursing through the state Senate.
‘Tort reform’ bill passes Senate, heads to governor’s desk
The Arkansas Supreme Court has thrown out similar legislation before. Legal experts question whether that may happen again.
Tort reform legislation clears Georgia Senate committee
Supporters say legislation will protect businesses, opponents say it will let insurance companies further enrich themselves without reducing premiums
Governor Kemp wants tort reform. Democrats say his ideas are thin and vague.
Governor Brian Kemp proposes tort reform to reduce insurance rates, but Democrats oppose, citing consumer protection and transparency.
Two Tort Reform Bills in Georgia Could Curb Nuclear Verdicts
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced a sweeping overhaul of the state’s legal system in two bills introduced Jan. 30 in the General Assembly, as state trucking officials and others looked on.
Kemp unveils tort reform package that would protect Georgians from high lawsuit verdicts
The governor said he wants to protect citizens’ right to sue, but ‘strike the right balance’ that protects businesses.
Kemp’s tort reform bill moving in state Senate
Legislation backed by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp aimed at reining in huge jury awards supporters say cripple Georgia businesses has cleared a state Senate committee following a five-hour hearing.
Law professors analyze Georgia Gov. Kemp’s tort reform legislative proposals
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says big payouts from civil litigation is a major issue facing the state. On Monday’s edition of  “Closer Look,” GSU Law Professor Leslie Wolf and Elizabeth Chamblee Burch with the UGA School of Law discussed what these proposed reforms could mean for taxpayers,
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“Tort reform light” passes by one vote
The bill stipulates that plaintiffs can recover only the medical damages that they or their insurer actually paid ...
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Senate committee passes tort reform bill to limit medical damages paid to injured plaintiffs
After a more than three-hour long hearing that included emotional testimony from the public, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted Wednesday to advance a tort reform bill that opponents argue only ...
Kemp Wins Support for His Top Legislation From 3 Skeptical Senators
To get his tort reform bills out of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Georgia's governor had to get past three legislators, all ...
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Georgia Tort Reform: Major Legislative Changes on the Horizon
The Georgia General Assembly convened on January 13, 2025, marking the start of what is expected to be a pivotal year for ...