Texans for Lawsuit Reform -

Lawsuit reform is a key to Texas’ economic stability

kristie — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:43:25 -0600

Star Telegram, November 1, 2009

Lawsuit reform is good for Texans and Texas business. As you consider for whom to vote in 2010, give your consideration to candidates who back lawsuit reform.

Baron & Budd lawyer claims attorney-client privilege for 7,000 asbestos claimants

manager — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:17:58 -0500

The Madison St. Claire Record, October 14, 2009

Baron and Budd of Houston, a leader in asbestos litigation, has asserted attorney client privilege in more than 7,000 suits that depend on reports from radiologist Jay Segarra.

Lawsuit reform must be part of health care change

kristie — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:37:51 -0500

Houston Chronicle, October 2, 2009

Tort reform works in Texas. News reports that have flooded the media since the national health care debate began have, for the most part, accurately reported the positive impact of medical liability reforms passed here in 2003. What has not been reported is the relentless and ongoing trial-lawyer attack against tort reform in Texas and nationwide.

'Ambulance chasing' on the rise in Texas, says watchdog group

manager — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:32:43 -0500

Southeast Texas Record, September 29, 2009

Unscrupulous ambulance chasing tactics by personal injury lawyers are on the rise in Texas, says a state legal watchdog group.

According to a press release from Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, some parts of the state in particular are facing a resurgence in the illegal practice of barratry, commonly known as "ambulance chasing."

Trial lawyers lobby sinks $6.2M in debt

kristie — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:10:53 -0500

Washington Examiner, September 28, 2009

The trial lawyers lobby has been awash in debt and bleeding members - just as it embarks on a national campaign to block any clampdown on medical malpractice lawsuits as part of President Obama's health care overhaul.

Tort Reform? We've Already Done It

kristie — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:59:01 -0500

Washington Post, September 16, 2009

In his address last week, President Obama said he had talked to some doctors and learned that medical procedures were being done that may not be necessary due to fear of medical malpractice lawsuits, and he entertained the idea of tort reform, saying we could try it in some states with pilot projects.

Texas Can Demonstrate Success Of Tort Reform

kristie — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:37:47 -0500

Tyler Morning Telegraph, September 15, 2009

In his speech on health care reform, President Barack Obama expressed a willingness to consider tort reform as a part of the plan; he added he'll look to the states to see if it can make a difference.

The President's Tort Two-Step

kristie — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:16:07 -0500

Wall Street Journal, Sept. 11, 2009

On Wednesday the president told Congress "I will not stand by while the special interests use the same old tactics to keep things exactly the way they are." In fact, the administration is standing by to allow its most special, special interest to drive this debate. What the tort bar wants, the tort bar gets. Health insurers should be so lucky.

Lawyer accused of giving bribes

kristie — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:36:16 -0500

Houston Chronicle, August 25, 2009

A Houston personal injury lawyer sat in court as the defendant Monday, accused of paying $3 million in cash, BMWs, trips, even spa treatments and “gentleman's entertainment“ to secure a $34 million settlement for hundreds of clients with silicosis.

Improving Access to Health Care

manager — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:49:23 -0500

Texans for Lawsuit Reform has championed reforms that improved access to health care in Texas.