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Louisiana SC Reverses Decision to Reduce $19M Jury Award – Troubling for Tort Reform Advocates

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The Louisiana Supreme Court sent a concerning message to tort reform supporters when it surprisingly reversed its own earlier decision, which lowered an almost $19-million judgment awarded to a commercial truck driver...more

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Asbestos Defendants Beware: Iowa’s Tort Reform Was Apparently Weaker Than We Thought

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In a 4-3 decision, the Iowa Supreme Court issued an opinion that significantly narrowed Iowa’s new statutory asbestos defense – holding the defense only protects asbestos product defendants who did not manufacture or sell the...more

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