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To: Frank Griffin who wrote (43750)10/7/2000 6:13:15 PM
From: Patricia Trinchero  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 769670
 
Frank,

I agree that we need reform but we can't pass laws that will make it financially impossible for the majority of people to have access to our courts. I can't help but think that large corporations would love for that law to pass so they would be "home free". Many corporations would not think twice about endangering anyone for a dollar......just think of Firestone and Ford! Although we need reform to reduce frivolous lawsuits we need to hold people accountable when they knowingly produce a product that endangers lives.



To: Frank Griffin who wrote (43750)10/9/2000 2:38:37 PM
From: nihil  Respond to of 769670
 
Punitive damages should go to the party that sues for them. The state rarely sues on behalf of the people -- as in tobacco -- but is free to do it and should.
If lawyers charge to high a contingency fee, it is evidence that there are not enough lawyers competing for these cases. In a free market with competing lawyers, the plaintiff could obtain lower fees. Economics 101.


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