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 ...

Arguably, the enactment of SB 68 represents a measured approach to tort reform in Georgia. It curbs abusive practices—on both sides of the aisle—without eliminating legitimate claims or capping ...

Tort reform might change how lawsuits are filed, but it hasn’t eliminated the risk of being sued – or the financial fallout ...

Lawmakers could vote on a package of bills, Senate Bill 68 and Senate Bill 69, that would overhaul Georgia’s tort system as soon as this week. Gov. Brian Kemp, who called tort reform his No. 1 ...

In recent years, Georgia has earned a prominent—and troubling—spot on the American Tort Reform Association’s annual “Judicial Hellholes” list,[1] drawing national attention to the state ...

Tort reform refers to legislative efforts aimed at modifying the civil justice system to reduce litigation or damages. In Georgia, this has culminated in the enactment of Senate Bill 68 (SB 68) on ...

Georgia lawmakers passed the second piece of Gov. Brian Kemp's "tort reform" package, which includes regulations and restrictions on the practice of third-party litigation funding.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks during a news conference pushing for tort reform on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Atlanta. Credit: AP/Matthew Pearson ...

What to know about Georgia’s new tort reform laws, signed by Gov. Kemp, focusing on liability limits, third-party financing, and ensuring fairness in civil litigation.

Amid rising tensions over proposed tort reform in Georgia, a major retailer is challenging a $1 million jury verdict awarded to a shopper injured in one of its Conyer stores in 2018.