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Obama Taps ex-Trial Lawyer Lobbyist to Look at Tort Reform

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Posted by Fred 2009-09-11 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 The American Trial Lawyers is a liberal group as a whole--they tend to be plaintiff oriented. I'd be surprised if ATLA has any interest in tort reform w/regards to medical malpractice. We are talking billions of dollars here.

Posted by JohnQC 2009-09-11 09:17|| 2009-09-11 09:17|| Front Page Top

#2 This is a fox.
This is a henhouse.
Any questions?

Posted by AlmostAnonymous5839">AlmostAnonymous5839 2009-09-11 09:24|| 2009-09-11 09:24|| Front Page Top

#3 I think a federally-run health care plan without tort reform would turn into a massive stimulus for trial lawyers, except in cases where the caretakers & institutions are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2009-09-11 15:04|| 2009-09-11 15:04|| Front Page Top

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