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Legislative panel supports radiation protection
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 � by eric
An Assembly committee approves Padilla measure on a bipartisan vote, but lobbyists for hospitals and radiologists warn that provisions could put scare in patients who can be helped. -
What we learn about liability caps from the BP oil catastrophe
Thursday, June 17, 2010 � by jg
A law professor and a former investment banker make the case for corporations facing full accountability when they cause harm.
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California’s Tort Wars: Election Day by the numbers
Friday, June 11, 2010 � by eric
Tort-war front groups for big oil, insurance and tobacco get walloped on election day.
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“Medical providers should not be shielded from the consequences of causing injuries more than any other group”
Thursday, June 10, 2010 � by jg
Attorney Heather E. Stern writes about the problems with MICRA, the California law that limits what juries can award to victims of medical negligence.
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Corporate cash carries weight in legislative races
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 � by scott
Five well-heeled groups funded by insurance companies and doctors’ groups have spent $400,000 trying to defeat an Assembly candidate, but haven’t spent a dime in support of anyone.
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Dennis Quaid: Actor, father, documentary film maker, MICRA fighter
Friday, April 16, 2010 � by eric
The father of twins is making his mark by taking on MICRA, California’s 35-year-old law that has capped non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases to $250,000.
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Damage caps ruled unconstitutional in Georgia
Monday, March 22, 2010 � by jg
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: The Georgia Supreme Court ruled Monday that the constitutional right to a trial by jury “includes the right to have a jury determine the amount of…damages, if any…”