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Old 01-31-2003, 02:06 AM
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If you look at the big picture, Tort Reform is not a bad thing. What they are trying to do is set a standard for damages. The fact of the matter is they are leaving punitive damages up to the jury. In other words if you are injured during a medical procedure the most your suit will be for is $250,000. But on top of that the jury can award an unlimited amount for negligence , or punitive damages.

If we don't do something about these ridiculous lawsuits soon none of us will be able to afford medicle care or insurance either.

As a small business owner I understand the risks involved in dealing with the public, and I am all for as much reform as we can get!
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