Texas was known for the lack of fairness and balance in its civil justice system. The distortions caused by these problems significantly eroded the state's competitive position. Fears of excessive litigation and outsized claims were a substantial disincentive for potential corporate locations and expansions.

Lawsuit reform has dramatically improved the fairness and efficiency of Texas' civil justice system. Objective studies now place the state's civil justice system in the upper tier relative to many measures. This notable turnaround, from a legal system that was poorly regarded in several areas to one that is widely recognized as an effective model worthy of emulation, has brought substantial benefits.
The civil litigation environment in Texas was so infamous that it was being called Wild West of Lawsuits. Texas was recognized as a paradise for plaintiffs all over the world. Even the businesses in Texas were considering moving elsewhere to avoid the problems of the state's civil justice system.
The threat of litigation can significantly decrease product innovation because new products have more uncertain safety characteristics and can leave them vulnerable to lawsuits.
Another vulnerable sector is health care delivery. Prior to tort reform, medical malpractice premiums were extremely high, discouraging some doctors from continuing to practice or to perform certain procedures. The supply of doctors tends to be restricted by the higher risk and costs associated with an excessive system, thus further reducing access to health care.
Many people like Leo E. Linbeck, Jr., Richard J. Trabulsi, Jr., Allan Shivers are involved in Texas Lawsuit Reform (TLR), Dick Weekley is the Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Texans for Lawsuit Reform.

 

And this affects the S2K How?

 

Um-m-m-m-m . . . Reed?
Whudda we, like a soundin' board fer yer term paper?
Aaaay, whut the hell! We're already the overflow lot for ebay.
Java

 

Whudda we, like a soundin' board fer yer term paper?

With that bad writing, he be flunkin.

 

More right-wing crap from some right-wing crap head.

 

There must be a lot of bulls in Texas, considering their major export.

 

and we're stuck with a lot of it in DC

 

I think he just wanted to ask what's the best motor oil, but he's one of those people that likes to use a lot of words.

 

Yea Reed, If I were you I'd by the s2000. Nice car, and don't forget to change the oil !


Neil

 

That was interesting Reed.......

As long as we (collectively) persist in making judges throw their robes into the political arena, we will continue to leave unlatched, the revolving door of corruption that is our judicial system as a whole. This is not a safety net for John Q. Public, but just another device by which the law can be circumvented for the "select few" who happen to have a judge in their pocket.

Wisconson huh? They got Stewies up there? I like cattle. I like sheep too......ALOT.

Ummmmmm, Cheese.

Regards,
Jagg

 

Cheese Whiz...

What the hell. I thought this was the Word Association thread. Damn I hate when I get lost on this forum.. Where the hell is the ebay section?

Sectional Couch. (Damn there I go again)..

Since we are on the subject of Referres, Go Lakers!!

 

Well, as a libertarian (small L), I'm an extremist... on both sides of the aisle. I agree with some of what this guy said... and disagree with some of it too.

All that said, I'd like to think I have a good sensibility when it comes to "time & place". When it comes to political diatribes, this isn't either.

 

'Godda bookish cousin who actually is a libratarian.
(But I think she'z'actually'a capricorn.)

 

So OP... do the Wisconsin Justices have to wear robes and cheese hats?

 

Now that's Time/Place appropriate!!!

 

Sometimes I just sit around in my robe, eatin' a big hunk of cheese, and watch cartoons. (of course, while pondering the pros and cons of our judicial system)

Thought I'd throw that out there for you all to enjoy, 'n put an image in your mind that you'll never be able to get rid of.

jagg

(almost forgot, I'm a Virgo)

 

I think its time we add a new party to the mix. How about if we call it the

"Commonsensetarian Party" Whos in?

 

Sorry x2,

I've already pledged my support to the Northern Division of the Redneckatarian Party.........Maybe I could be swayed next term.

jagg

 

'Z'long'z ya ain't 'spectin' me'da clean up afterwardz, I'll take party fer 50.

 

Kinda weird... This year I'd planned on voting Donner-Party-of-fifty.


What? Too soon?