New Oklahoma tort reform law draws predictable response

 
The Oklahoman Editorial
Published: November 2, 2011

I N John Grisham 's latest novel, a small law firm taking on Big Pharma has an office dog named “AC.” That stands for Ambulance Chaser. When it comes to Oklahoma 's new tort reform laws, this is a dog that will hunt for ways to restore the status quo.

Trial lawyers have been given too much leash for too long. Effective Tuesday, the state entered the modern age of tort reform with legislation its supporters h...


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