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Lawsuit Cap Prompts Oklahoma Courthouse Rush

Courthouse officials across Oklahoma have reported a surge in civil cases being filed ahead of a law that took effect Nov. 1 that caps the amount of damages plaintiffs in bodily injury lawsuits can collect for pain and suffering. The …

Indiana Liability Cap in Stage Collapse Questioned

The $5 million limit on the state’s liability for the deadly Indiana State Fair stage collapse is unfair in the eyes of at least one state legislator, but a top state senator says he’s skeptical of raising the cap. State …

Tennessee Governor Resists Calls to Tweak New Cap on Damages

Republican Gov. Bill Haslam doesn’t intend to rework the state’s new law limiting payouts in successful lawsuits against doctors and other businesses, despite calls from some members of his own party for changes to be made in the upcoming legislative …