Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has called for a special session of the Oklahoma Legislature, to begin Sept. 3 for work on lawsuit reform. Gov. Mary Fallin’s executive order calls on lawmakers to re-institute components of House Bill 1603, a comprehensive …
Senate President Pro Tem Brian Bingman said he supports the idea of a special session to resurrect a lawsuit reform bill struck down by the Oklahoma Supreme Court, and Gov. Mary Fallin said she’s discussing the idea with legislative leaders. …
A company with three manufacturing plants in southern Minnesota wants a change in state law in order to shield itself from future asbestos claims. Crown Holdings Inc. says its 1963 merger with a rival company left it with assets as …
A coalition of business groups is using an advertising campaign to try to persuade Louisiana’s legislature to limit lawsuits including over asbestos injury claims. Two organizations representing a list of business lobbying groups and others are putting $70,000 into 30-second …
Oklahoma state lawmakers seem to be serious about reforming the state’s tort environment. Legislation aimed at eliminating joint and several liability, requiring that juries be provided with information on the tax impact of potential awards, and capping noneconomic damages in …
House Bill 2128 has cleared the Oklahoma House of Representatives Judiciary Committee. The measure would include a cap of $300,000 for noneconomic damages in all civil actions and repeals the inactive indemnity fund. It heads to the full House for …
