'Love It But Leave It': Lawyers Have Mixed Reviews for 'Compromise' Direct-Action Statute Repeal
"When you get to a point where everybody's a little bit upset, maybe you've finally found a bill that can get past both chambers and get signed by the governor," said Sen. Blake Tillery, R-Vidalia, when he introduced the bill this legislative session.
March 21, 2024 at 01:05 PM
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LegislationWhat You Need to Know
- A bill that would repeal Georgia's direct-action statute will likely be signed by Gov. Brian Kemp this legislative session.
- While some plaintiff's lawyers are upset, others say it won't have a dramatic effect on case outcomes.
- Meanwhile, some critics on the defense bar content the legislation doesn't go far enough.
A bill that would repeal Georgia's direct-action statute is on its way to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk for signature after being approved by the state House and Senate. While lawmakers touted the bill as a "compromise" between the plaintiff and defense bar in committee after Kemp indicated he would back tort reform efforts last year, reactions on both sides are mixed.
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