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Florida escapes ‘Judicial Hellhole’ designation as tort reform measures take effect
The Capitolist ^ | December 5th 2023 | Caden DeLisa

Posted on 12/06/2023 11:56:19 AM PST by Jacquerie

Following a series of legal reforms, the American Tort Reform Foundation (ATRF) has removed Florida from its ‘Judicial Hellhole‘ list, a long-held designation reflecting the state’s history of excessive litigation and frivolous lawsuits.

The change is largely attributed to the passage of House Bill 837, which focused on transparency in damage claims in court trials. Sponsored by Reps. Tommy Gregory and Tom Fabricio, as well as Sen. Travis Hutson, the bill addresses the discrepancy between claimed and actual medical expenses in court cases.

The measure also included changes to the comparative negligence system, limiting recovery of damages for plaintiffs more than 50 percent at fault for their injuries, ostensibly overhauling ‘bad faith’ insurance litigation, and adjusting attorney fee provisions.

“At long last, Florida’s leadership, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, House Speaker Paul Renner, and Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, prioritized civil justice reform, recognizing the negative impact lawsuit abuse is having on Florida residents and the state’s economy,” the ATRF report reads. “The 2023 legislative session brought a great sea change for the state’s civil justice system. Florida lawmakers passed legal reform bills that have the potential to rebalance the state’s legal system for many years to come.”

(Excerpt) Read more at thecapitolist.com ...


TOPICS: Government; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: desantis; fl

1 posted on 12/06/2023 11:56:19 AM PST by Jacquerie
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To: Jacquerie

“a reckless driver crashed into my car. I’m fine, but Morgan and Morgan got me $750,000.”


2 posted on 12/06/2023 12:24:13 PM PST by subterfuge (I'm a pure-blood!)
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To: subterfuge

Way over due...


3 posted on 12/06/2023 12:24:59 PM PST by subterfuge (I'm a pure-blood!)
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To: Jacquerie; Joe Brower

PING!..................


4 posted on 12/06/2023 12:28:33 PM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Jacquerie

John Morgan hardest hit!


5 posted on 12/06/2023 4:14:23 PM PST by Islander7 (There is no septic system so vile, so filthy, the left won't drink from to further their agenda.)
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