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To: jessduntno
MaggieCarta's modest, 2 word proposal for Tort Reform -"Loser Pays".

If elected, I also plan to propose (with tongue firmly in cheek) a $100/hr mininum wage law...

4 posted on 08/14/2009 10:22:42 AM PDT by MaggieCarta (We're all Detroiters now.)
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To: MaggieCarta

MaggieCarta’s modest, 2 word proposal for Tort Reform -”Loser Pays”.

I agree...but in addition, stipulate all filing fees and intitial court costs to be paid by complainant to be reimbursed only if they prevail. This will help to keep frivoulous and vengeful lawsuits out of the system...not perfect, but a pretty good system.


6 posted on 08/14/2009 10:28:47 AM PDT by jessduntno (Privatization + Inter-State Sales + Individual Policies + Tort Reform = Healthcare Reform)
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To: MaggieCarta

If elected, I also plan to propose (with tongue firmly in cheek) a $100/hr mininum wage law...

The moment you’re elected, I’m off to apply for a job at my nearest Burger King - money and burgers what a combo. How many times do you want me to vote for you? No problem!


15 posted on 08/14/2009 10:41:13 AM PDT by Bitsy
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To: MaggieCarta
"Loser Pays"

Then the defendant, usually with deep pockets, can win by simply spending more than the plaintiff can pay upon a loss. Are you going to file suit if there's a non-trivial chance you'll have to cough up >$1,000,000 if you lose? Mega Conglomerate International is willing to spend that kind of money a few times if it will scare off enough potential suits.

25 posted on 08/14/2009 11:19:23 AM PDT by ctdonath2 (Your opinion is doubleplusungoodthinkful. You have been reported to flag@whitehouse.gov.)
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