Addressing America's Litigious Society: The Need for Legal Reforms in H.R. 10, 1993-01-01 - 2001-12-31

Item — Box: CR 36, Folder: 14

Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_36_14_0032

Staff Only

The text discusses the expansion of H.R. 10, the Common Sense Legal Reforms Act, to include medical liability reform in response to the increase in lawsuits in the United States. The bill aims to address issues such as expert witness testimony, product liability, securities lawsuits, and alternative dispute resolution. It also includes the "loser pays" rule and limits punitive damages. The bill has been split into several bills, including H.R. 956 and H.R. 917.

Dates

1993-01-01 - 2001-12-31

Creator

Armey, Richard K., 1940- (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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