Comments on: Republicans Against Tort Reform

By: Los Angeles Attorney

Los Angeles Attorney — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:11:22 +0000

I think tort reform is illegitimate. It will be interesting to see what happens

By: Remain Anonymis

Remain Anonymis — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:13:41 +0000

I wish to not leave my name, as I don’t want to be flooded with people contacting me. Sorry.

Although the reason for the law is not bad, the way it was implemented is ridiculous. The December 2008 deadline to comply cannot be accomplished in the majority of situations, as the vendors (who are in this business) do not have approved products. It costs $40,000 to test each size and each style, so many of the vendors have decided to get out of the pool drain business and just continue to provide their drains for other purposes.

Also, this law was passed for not only single-drain pools (found in residential and motel/hotel pools), but also for commercial pools. Commercial pools have a different style of draining system anyway, and there are no known injuries or deaths with those drain systems. It is only the single-drain pools that have had incidences or deaths. As a result, there are thousands of commercial and municipal pools that will have to be changed at an enormous cost to the owners because the makers of the law did not bother to consult with qualified commercial pool engineers before passing the law.

This law is creating havoc since there are absolutely no products and no solutions and no time to comply by December 9, 2008. As far as I know there is one company that offers one small size main drain that may comply, but it is not yet approved. This size and style will not work for all pools.

This law needs to be overturned until a proper law can be passed, only after PROPER AND ACCURATE RESEARCH IS PERFORMED!

By: legal pincher

legal pincher — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:22:11 +0000

Tort reform has been a perennial issue. But legislation like this is like sunshine or rain, it falls on everyone whether Republican or Democrat.

By: lalawblogger

lalawblogger — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:08:31 +0000

Come to think of it, there is really no good or bad law; the issue, I think, lies in the implementation. We have enough tort laws to protect and help us claim damages from accident-related injuries. If reform is needed, then amendments should be introduced where it is necessary.

By: Cali

Cali — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:31:11 +0000

Whether Republican or Democrat the primordial consideration should be the welfare of the American public. If it’s a big mistake then amend the law. If not, then enforce the same.

By: lalawblogger

lalawblogger — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:30:52 +0000

Accidental injuries chooses no one, whether Republican or Democrat. But the good thing is, something is being done about the law, to get it fixed where it needed fixing. That’s the real essence of good legislation, I think.

By: Libertarian Kevin

Libertarian Kevin — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:53:38 +0000

Tort reform ushers in more government intervention and economic artificialities — I understand we don’t like frivolous lawsuits, but to have artificial limits in the system allows bean counters and CEOs to determine what is risky, instead of taking into account actual damages.

And for everyone who rejoices when they get out of jury duty, think again — juries are formed by those who cannot get out of it, who are peeved by the process, confused by the law and procedures, and who are looking to stick it to big business.

There is a lot to reform here, but the short-sighted “tort reform” touted by Republicans is simply misdirected.

By: Los Angeles Injury Attorneys

Los Angeles Injury Attorneys — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:29:05 +0000

I vote republican and I think tort reform is a huge mistake. Tort law forces big business to do it right by protecting the consumer. Tort reform is code for “I am being bought and paid for by SCUMBAG insurance companies. Bottom line.