Liability (Tort Reform)
Tort reform to include, but not limited to, certificate of merit,
alternative dispute resolution systems, several liability for non-economic
damages, reform of the contingent fee system, and elimination of double
recoveries while preserving subrogation rights. (Reaffirmed A-23)
Liability relief linked to conformance to practice parameters. (Reaffirmed
A-23)
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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:
EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on
Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health
Services