Tort Reform Law Guts Joint & Several Liability in Favor of Proportionate Liability, Not Deepest Pocket -
South Carolina enacted a bipartisan tort reform that overhauls joint and several liability to place fault on the...more
Comprehensive Tort Reform Bill Clears Georgia Legislature; Expected to be Made Law -
The Georgia House of Representatives and Senate have passed a bipartisan, comprehensive tort reform bill. Governor Brian Kemp is expected...more
4/17/2025
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Tort Reform
A dental practice submitted a business interruption claim to its property insurers due to the COVID-19 shutdown orders. The insurers denied coverage, citing a lack of physical damage to the premises. Breaking with national...more
10/2/2024
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Reasonable Expectations Test