You’ve heard of the case. That "frivolous" lawsuit against McDonald’s because some "stupid" woman spilled hot coffee in her lap. If you haven’t, then here’s a primer. Some (like ABC News) argued that the McDonald’s case was the epitome of lawsuits gone awry. The "broken" legal system, where only the trial attorneys profited, and the [...]
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Tag Archive: Tort Reform
Tort Reform (Negative) 2.0
It seems like every time the economy goes bad, or every time there’s a new Congress or legislature, there’s also heavy talk of "tort reform."
Generally, Republicans favor tort reform because it "benefits businesses", while Democrats dislike the idea because you’re permitting bad products/people. I’ve never really understood this, because both sides seem to be [...]
We Need Tort Reform, But Not Like This!
We’re physiologically and psychologically geared towards getting the best deal possible. We haggle at the yard sales, search the internet for the lower price, and drive miles to purchase a watermelon or some other insignificant thing we find cheaper somewhere else. The same goes for products or services, everyone hates paying too much for a [...]