Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's "tort reform" proposal would overhaul civil litigation. Some major Georgia businesses are backing ...

Gov. Brian Kemp announced his proposal to overhaul Georgia's civil litigation laws, but what does he mean when he says "tort reform?" ...

A sweeping overhaul of civil litigation in Georgia is coursing through the state Senate.

The bill stipulates that plaintiffs can recover only the medical damages that they or their insurer actually paid ...

"The medical side of the damages should be limited ... There are two purposes to the "remedy of tort," Hoggard said. "To make the victim whole and as a deterrent effect. The wrongdoer is held ...

The Arkansas Supreme Court has thrown out similar legislation before. Legal experts question whether that may happen again.

The tort reform legislation the governor is proposing ... require plaintiffs in liability cases to show the jury their actual medical costs when the jury is deliberating on compensation.

There was widespread opposition to the tort reform proposal during public comments with opponents arguing it only benefits insurance companies.