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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…

Rhino says collateral source is out of bill. Punitives clarified that no attorney fees will be paid on punitive 75% paid to state. 2.3a. Med mal changed from 250 per defendant to 500k total not per defendant. Change page 7 and 8. Products Provisions in products bill apply only to Drugs no other products. Same…

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.…

NC House Bill 542 the Omibus “Tort Reform” Bill, has a provision that on its face seems to give immunity to “Emergency Rooms” for negligence. But the Bill is very subtle in the way it defines “emergency.”  This information was brought to my attention by a lawyer who used to be a Hospital Administrator and…

The North Carolina House is set to discuss a “tort reform” Bill tomorrow H542 (they have not “officially” released it but NC Trial Law Blog has an advanced copy) that would grant immunity from suit to any product “regulated” by a State or Federal Agency. UPDATE: 4:24 pm March 30, 2011: The Bill has finally…

OK folks, hold on to your hats (does anyone wear hats these days?) it is time for a trip down an Orwellian rabbit hole (to mix some metaphors) into political intrigue, lawyers, lobbyists, and a organization posing as “we, the people.” No, it’s not a national political party, its a North Carolina effort to take…

The new GOP majority Senate in the General Assembly of North Carolina has just introduced the “wish list” of Medical Malpractice Tort Reform bills today. Senate Sponsors: Tom Apodaca(R), Tom Brown(R) and Bob Rucho(R). This proposed Senate Bill S33 is a laundry list of of ways to limit the rights of normal citizens in NC.…