Are there two justice systems in Ohio? Regrettably, yes. Because of tort reform, there’s one for businesses and doctors and another for those occasionally injured at the hands of either. Before going any further, let me explain something important. The purpose of this post is not to be critical of businesses or doctors. The purpose […]
Tort reform results in two justice systems Read Post »
For those of you who missed it, Victoria’s Secret and its affiliate, La Senza, have just engaged in combat with Maidenform—okay, they’re actually litigating, but their cause is awfully important—over who has the right to produce—yes, you guessed it—a bra. Not just any bra, mind you. We’re talking about the “Bombshell ® brassiere” and the
Is litigation over bras frivolous? No way! Read Post »
Let’s call it what it is. What health care providers, their insurers and some politicians propose in the name reducing medical costs is not tort reform. It’s claim suppression. A genuine effort at reforming how medical malpractice claims are handled would include reforming the entire system, but tort reformers speak only of capping damage awards
Tort reform is actually claim suppression Read Post »