Tag: Georgia tort reform

Legal Chaos or Just Business? Georgia Insurance Company Pushes Back on $22 Million Payout

John Bowers
Georgia Insurance Payout

Georgia Insurance Carrier Refuses to Pay $22 Million Verdict A High-Stakes Collision That’s Far From Over Imagine you’re sitting on a hefty $22 million verdict awarded by a jury. Now imagine the insurer responsible for covering that claim refuses to pay more than their policy limit of $1 million. Welcome to the legal aftermath of a 2021 collision in DeKalb County, Georgia, where a truck accident left the jury awarding the multimillion-dollar judgment. Yet, the insurer, Knight Specialty Insurance Co., has drawn a line, capping their liability at the policy…

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How Georgia’s Tort Reform Transforms Insurance Law and Consumer Rights

Angela Linders
Georgia’s Tort Reform

A Sweeping Shift in Georgia’s Legal System Georgia’s legal landscape just went through a seismic shift with the passage of a new tort reform package backed by Governor Brian Kemp. After intense lobbying and passionate debate, the legislation secured narrow approval in the House, marking a pivotal moment in the state’s efforts to reduce liability costs and address contentious “frivolous lawsuits.” However, it’s not without its share of controversy, as opinions remain sharply divided on its implications for businesses, insurers, and victims of wrongdoing. The legislation, touted as a solution…

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