Brian Kemp, Georgia and Tort Reform

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Proposes Major Tort Reform to Curb Insurance Costs and Bolster Business Climate
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp proposes a tort reform plan to reduce insurance costs and foster a business-friendly environment.
Gov. Kemp unveils plan for tort reform, says it will lower insurance costs
Tort reform has been an item on the governor’s legislative wish list for a while, and he said it could lead to lower insurance premiums for drivers and small business owners down the line.
Gov. Kemp pushes for tort reform to combat rising insurance costs in Georgia
ATLANTA - Gov. Brian Kemp is making tort reform a top priority this legislative session, unveiling new legislation aimed at limiting lawsuits and large settlements in an effort to curb rising insurance costs for businesses across Georgia.
Georgia Republicans push to limit lawsuits. But would that keep insurance rates from rising?
The pitch from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is simple: Putting limits on lawsuits will halt rising insurance costs. The reality, though, is more complicated. Changes could reduce liability insurance costs for businesses and commercial property owners.
Georgia governor vows tort reform legislation will reduce insurance costs
Opponents of the proposal, however, argue it strips Georgians of their right to seek compensation for injuries suffered from the negligence of large corporations.
Kemp wants to curb lawsuits, but would that rein in insurance rates?
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday reiterated his simple pitch for lawsuit limits: They’ll halt rising insurance costs. The reality, though, is more complicated.
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Brian Kemp seeks $175 million to cover soaring liability costs in Georgia
Outstanding liability insurance claims jumped 343% in the last decade and is expected to climb. The governor says overhauling civil liability laws will drop insurance costs.
What is tort reform? Why is Gov. Brian Kemp pushing for it? Here's what you need to know
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has introduced a package of proposals to rule out excessive civil litigation. Here's what you need to ...
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Kemp-backed lawsuit overhaul seeks to limit large verdicts, but without explicit damages caps
After weeks of suspense, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s proposal to overhaul Georgia’s legal landscape is finally here. At a ...
Kemp unveils tort reform package that would protect Georgians from high lawsuit verdicts
The governor said he wants to protect citizens’ right to sue, but ‘strike the right balance’ that protects businesses.
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Kemp’s proposal sets the stage for a high-stakes fight that has divided the Gold Dome for decades.
Gov. Brian Kemp unveils proposed overhaul of legal system he says will bring down insurance costs for Georgians.
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Kemp says anyone who harms law enforcement ‘should be held fully accountable’ for actions
Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon virtually every convicted rioter ...
Kemp outlines 'priority' reform measure
It would revise rules that govern lawsuits which he said are raising insurance rates and costs for businesses.
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Gov. Brian Kemp seeks $175 million to cover soaring liability costs in Georgia
From collisions and potholes to fatal accidents, liability claims against Georgia have soared in recent years prompting Gov. Brian Kemp to seek $175 million in state money to ...
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Brian Kemp’s aim to limit some large jury awards gets a $1 million boost
A group that includes companies such as Uber and Waffle House is paying for TV ads to back the governor's proposal, which he plans to reveal on Thursday.