Brian Kemp, tort reform

Gov. Kemp announces tort reform legislation during press conference Thursday
Gov. Brian Kemp is set to unveil new legislation aimed at reforming Georgia’s legal system to limit lawsuits and large jury verdicts.
Gov. Brian Kemp unveils 'tort reform' proposal that would reduce liability, damages
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp – joined by Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, House Speaker Jon Burns, Insurance Commissioner John King and leaders from industries across Georgia – unveiled his tort reform package on Jan.
Georgia governor vows tort reform legislation will reduce insurance costs
Opponents of the proposal, however, argue it strips Georgians of their right to seek compensation for injuries suffered from the negligence of large corporations.
Kemp Unveils Tort Reform Package
Gov. Brian Kemp's tort reform plan aims to curb high jury verdicts, reduce insurance costs, and limit liability claims, but Democrats argue it restricts justice for injured Georgians.
Gov. Brian Kemp continues to preach need for tort reform
Tort reform has been a goal of Georgia Republicans and their allies in the business community for decades. But most of their efforts have fizzed amid opposition from legislative Democrats and the trial lawyers lobby worried that imposing restrictions on lawsuits would rob victims in liability cases of their day in court.
Anti-affirmative action, tort reform bills move forward in legislature
Arkansas legislators spent a second day advancing two controversial bills that stirred debate on the House and Senate floors on Wednesday (Jan. 29). In the Arkansas Senate, SB 3
Kemp wants to revise Georgia tort law. Here’s a primer
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has rolled out a sweeping package of proposals to curb civil litigation – and he says he wants a bill on his desk by the end of the legislative session.
Kemp unveils comprehensive tort reform legislation
Gov. Brian Kemp argues his tort reform package will reduce insurance premiums for businesses. Opposition says it will deny Georgians their day in court.
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Tort reform measure clears House Judiciary panel
A bill that would only allow an injured plaintiff to recoup the medical bills that are paid by an insurer was debated and ...
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House advances tort reform bill that would impact medical payouts in personal injury cases
The tort reform legislation would mean that plaintiffs would receive less money for medical bills depending on whether they ...
‘Tort reform light’ bill passes through House committee
An Arkansas House of Representatives committee advanced on Tuesday a proposed measure described by its sponsor as "tort ...
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Tort reform hailed as way to bring senior living ‘back in balance’
Georgia senior living advocates are calling Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s intention to pursue comprehensive litigation reform as ...
Kemp lays out blueprint for reforming litigation process, lawsuit payouts
ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday reiterated his simple pitch for lawsuit limits: They’ll halt rising insurance costs. The issue, commonly referenced as tort reform, is Kemp’s top priority ...
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Swing voter focus group: We support tort reform, whatever that means
Most voters in our latest Engagious/Sago swing-voter focus groups support Gov. Brian Kemp's quest to crack down on large ...
Georgia Republicans push to limit lawsuits. But would that keep insurance rates from rising?
Changes could reduce liability insurance costs for businesses and commercial property owners. The evidence is mixed on whether it would drive large premium reductions for car and other types of ...