Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kemp believes that excessive civil litigation is causing insurance premiums to rise for everyone. Therefore, he wants to level the ...

Louisiana legislators are resurrecting conversations about "tort reform" and are deliberating how to confront the contentious issue. But what is the crux of the debate? What is a "tort?" Here's what ...

Kemp said his proposal, unveiled Thursday, is a way to rein in lawsuits he and supporters believe have gotten out of hand in recent years, resulting in massive jury payouts. In some rare cases, ...

Big business and insurers’ claims do not hold up under scrutiny. Tort reform will not lower insurance premiums. It will not improve healthcare access, and it will not create a fairer legal system.

ATLANTA — Insurance costs have become a big issue in Georgia, with some lawmakers pushing a controversial tort reform bill that promises to bring relief. 11Alive News Investigates wanted to see the ...

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has introduced a tort reform package aimed at changing how lawsuits are handled in the state. Kemp believes that excessive civil litigation is causing insurance premiums to ...

When someone harms you wrongfully — such as when another driver slams into you after running a red light unlawfully — it's called a "tort." Tort laws allow harmed parties to recoup damages, such as ...