Articles Posted in NC Law Changes

I’m a little late posting this new statute on my blog because I was so involved in getting the new Medicaid subrogation statute trimmed down and written in a way that it would be workable for trial lawyers. These changes were the result of the US Supreme Court Ruling in Wos v EMA issued March 20,…

Each side gets 45 minutes today. The hearing is available live steam through the NCLeg website. Bill Patterson from the research division notes that written responses have been received regarding questions from the committee. Also available on the J1 subcommittee folder on NC Leg website.

Two Hundred and Thirty-five years ago to the day, North Carolina was the first of the Colonies to authorize its delegates to declare independence from Great Britain. So how is this relevant to “tort reform” and the pending legislation called Senate Bill 33 in the North Carolina House? Well, this law, proposed by Rep. Johnathan…

The North Carolina Legislature is considering passing a law which was written, largely, by multinational pharmaceutical corporations. The Bill would make NC the worst state in the nation in terms of protecting its citizens from wrongdoers. The legislators who have bought into the corporate lobbyist’s money agenda in Senate Bill 33 would gladly sacrifice the…

I am attaching below the letter I sent to three members of the North Carolina House Select Committee on Tort Reform. I believe that House Bill 542 may “look” good for business but have the unintended consequence of making North Carolina the WORST place for manufacturing in the entire United States. I’ve inserted a few…

If North Carolina House bill 542 passes, and gives amnesty to corporations that kill people, we’ll need to change the “welcome signs” on all of our interstate highways. Some suggestions: The House Select Committee on Tort Reform will be considering amendments to HB 542 at their next meeting on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 11:00…

The North Carolina House introduced House Bill 542 on March 30. This bill grants immunity from suit to any product “regulated” by a State or Federal Agency. This Bill will make NC a dangerous dumping ground for poisonous and defective drugs and products.  The Bill was filed, all of 18 hours before it was debated.…

Still galling about the annuities. Least controversial part of this bill. Rest my fingers.

Tackett is employee of Lawyers mutual. But not speaking for them. Says he is here as a neutral for colleagues in national structured settlement groups. Flaws in the periodic payments sections which could cause inintemder tax consequences. Offering to help adjust the forced periodic payment language. Background: insurance defense lawyer, clerked for Chief justice of…

Sammy Thompson has spent 40 years defending medical malpractice cases. Best and brightest doctors get sued and they get sued a lot. Makes te doctors risk adverse (Dont we want doctors to be risk adverse) Pushes doctors to order MRIs an Ct scans. Defensive medicine is wide spread. 3:4 doctors practice defensive. Also 5:6 is…