Call Us - We're Easy to Talk To (214) 999-9999

More on Oklahoma Tort Reform Proposal

The Oklahoma Legislature has before it a “tort reform” bill that is seriously anti-consumer. The Journal Record has a good summary of portions of the bill. Here is one small section from the article:

Section 15 allows a party to obtain a stay of the enforcement of a judgment if a post-trial motion is pending or if an appeal may be brought in any court in or outside the state. Appeal bonds would be limited to no more than $25 million; an appeal bond for businesses with 250 or fewer employees could not exceed $1 million. If it is proven that the appellant is intentionally diverting assets, the court may act to prevent that activity. Tobacco companies would not have to post more than 10 percent of their net worth. Appeal bonds would not be required for appeals of punitive damages.

The lawyer who sent me the link to this article had this to say: “Special rules for tobacco companies on appeal, eh? Wonder who wants to take ownership of that little gem?”

Isn’t that the way it always goes? Someone makes, or promises to make, a large campaign contribution, and then a legislator inserts a provision that will potentially harm every one of his or her constituents, but will benefit the contributor. Don’t you just love politics…?

Bob Kraft

I am a Dallas, Texas lawyer who has had the privilege of helping thousands of clients since 1971 in the areas of Personal Injury law and Social Security Disability.

About This Blog

The title of this blog reflects my attitude toward those government agencies and insurance companies that routinely mistreat injured or disabled people. As a Dallas, Texas lawyer, I've spent more than 45 years trying to help those poor folk, and I have been frustrated daily by the actions of the people on the other side of their claims. (Sorry if I offended you...)

If you find this type of information interesting or helpful, please visit my law firm's main website at KraftLaw.com. You will find many more articles and links. Thank you for your time.

Find us on your preferred network