The so-called “tort-cap” law, touted by insurance and business interests as a way to cut down on excessive jury verdicts, has been on the books in Kansas since 1988. The law specifically says ...

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

The Institution processes claims in accordance with the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1346(b) and §§ 2671-2680. To file a claim, complete these steps: 1. Complete Standard Form 95. Explain in ...

The Georgia Supreme Court sided with the plaintiffs and threw out the cap in 2010. The General Assembly passed a Kemp-backed bill last year that laid the groundwork for a big push for tort reform ...

Tort reform could change how lawsuits could be filed and how the state would add caps for damages to plaintiffs. “One of those key pieces of legislation is when we look at the judicial system ...

The Georgia Supreme Court sided with the plaintiffs and threw out the cap in 2010. The General Assembly passed a Kemp-backed bill last year that laid the groundwork for a big push for tort reform ...

Cap the amount of compensation a plaintiff can ... Fail to deliver on promised benefits, as there is little evidence that tort reform has significantly created jobs or reduced overall costs.