ANTI-LAWYER BILL HB 837
https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/sections/bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=77575
The Florida Bar wrote a good article given a rundown on the bill and the sponsor’s motivations for the bill. (Hint: he says trial lawyers have abused the system, turned insurance companies into an ATM, and turned Florida’s courts into a “judicial hellhole.” Read more: https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-news/house-civil-justice-subcommittee-moves-tortmeasure/
As of 3/18/23, the bill passed the House as amended 80 to 31, and now it faces the Senate.
Terry P. Roberts
Terry@YourChampions.com
Director of Appellate Practice Fischer Redavid PLLC
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