An unusually high number of influential state legislators are retiring or running for higher office. The reasons include a combination of new electoral districts, term limits and political ambition.
An unusually high number of influential state legislators are retiring or running for higher office. The reasons include a combination of new electoral districts, term limits and political ambition. Story from @CalMatters.
An unusually high number of influential state legislators are retiring or running for higher office. The reasons include a combination of new electoral districts, term limits and political ambition.
CALmatters Commentary: California’s ‘tort wars’ flare up once again
Dan Walters: CALmatters Commentary
To Capitol insiders, the term “tort wars” is shorthand for decades of political wrangling over the rules governing lawsuits for personal injuries – who can sue and collect damages for which actions.
The rules are a mix of legislation and appellate court interpretations, and with untold billions of dollars at stake, lawyers who specialize in personal injury suits and their political allies, such as unions and consumer advocates, clash constantly with business groups and insurers.
The former seek to expand opportunities to sue and the latter resist such expansions and occasionally try to narrow the scope of liability.
In summary
“Tort wars” over the rules governing personal injury lawsuits in California are heating up again in the Capitol.
To Capitol insiders, the term “tort wars” is shorthand for decades of political wrangling over the rules governing lawsuits for personal injuries who can sue and collect damages for which actions.
The rules are a mix of legislation and appellate court interpretations, and with untold billions of dollars at stake, lawyers who specialize in personal injury suits and their political allies, such as unions and consumer advocates, clash constantly with business groups and insurers.
The former seek to expand opportunities to sue and the latter resist such expansions and occasionally try to narrow the scope of liability.