Follow POL on Twitter The state caps non-economic damages at $350,000; abolishes joint and several liability; and requires a jury instruction that certain damages are tax-free. Unfortunately, tort reform measures have to pass all three branches, and the trial lawyers have promised to sue in the state courts over the caps. [Daily Oklahoman; Governor Fallin]
Oklahoma tort reform passes
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| Isaac Gorodetski Project Manager, Center for Legal Policy at the Manhattan Institute igorodetski@manhattan-institute.org |
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