Oklahoma tort reform takes big step

 
BY MICHAEL MCNUTT
Published: March 5, 2009

A measure supporters said would reduce frivolous lawsuits is headed to the state Senate, where the bill’s House author said it should win approval.

House Bill 1603 won passage Wednesday mostly along party lines in the GOP-controlled House, 61-39. Two Democrats, Lucky Lamons of Tulsa and R.C. Pruett of Antlers, voted for it, and one Republican, Gus Blackwell of Goodwell, voted against the tort refor...


You have selected to view an article that is older than 60 days. There are several ways to unlock access to NewsOK historical content.

Please sign in. (You might already have access)


If you are a print subscriber to The Oklahoman, activate your Digital Pass for free access.


Purchase any of The Oklahoman's digital products (digital replica, archives, iPad and smartphone apps), and access to historical NewsOK content is free.