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Administrative/Regulatory

Nov. 13, 2004

Tort Reform Efforts Gain Steam, Roll Through S.F.

SACRAMENTO - Tort reformers may be on a roll. A tort-reform minded president was re-elected this month. Californians overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure aimed at curbing frivolous lawsuits. And an advisory panel to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has recommended limiting state tort liability.

By Linda Rapattoni
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        SACRAMENTO - Tort reformers may be on a roll.
        A tort-reform minded president was re-elected this month. Californians overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure aimed at curbing frivolous lawsuits. And an advisory panel to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has ...

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