The NC Senate adopted the conference report on SB 33, Medical Malpractice Reforms Act, by a vote of 32-9 today. The legislation will cap noneconomic damages to $500,000. ... Keep Reading
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North Carolina – Far Cry from Texas on Tort Reform
The North Carolina House approved a bill today which reforms North Carolina's costly worker compensation laws into line with those in other states. The legislation, which was so ... Keep Reading
GA Needs More Time for Tort Reform
The Senate rejected Tuesday changes to SB33, Medical Liability Reforms, made by the House last week. Sen. Peter Brunstetter (R-Forsyth) stated that both proponents and opponents ... Keep Reading
New House Proposal on Medical Lawsuit Reforms Gets a Hearing
There was plenty of input from those for and against reforming procedures and awards in medical malpractice lawsuits. The House Select Committee On Tort Reform took nearly two ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Voters Say Lower Healthcare Costs by Limiting Medical Malpractice Suits
Raleigh, N.C. – Over half, or 56 percent, of North Carolina voters say the state Legislature should limit medical malpractice lawsuits in order to lower the cost of health care and ... Keep Reading
Tort Reform Moves to NC Senate Floor
Senate Judiciary I Committee considered S33, the Medical Liability Reforms Act today. The latest version would provide limited protection from liability to those required under ... Keep Reading
Health Care Reforms to Support
Congressman G.K. Butterfield (D- NC) held a health care town hall meeting last night to a crowd around 500 people, the N&O reports. The mixed audience responded with anger, ... Keep Reading
