House, tort reform and South Carolina

South Carolina House Republicans pass liquor liability tort reform
The South Carolina House of Representatives said Republicans passed the liquor liability reform in order to deliver immediate relief while ensuring accountability and responsibility in alcohol service.
SC House passes liquor liability fix, while Senate tort reform bill hits major roadblock
On Thursday, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill that would reform South Carolina’s liquor liability law, an issue for which bars and restaurants have been begging for relief for more than a year now.
Gov. McMaster backs tort reform in South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster showed support Wednesday for a comprehensive tort reform bill currently working its way through the South Carolina legislature. The bill, S. 244, seeks to change how liability is determined and damages are awarded in civil lawsuits.
WATCH LIVE: Gov. McMaster to talk tort reform at State House
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will hold a news conference Wednesday morning to discuss how civil lawsuits are handled in South Carolina.
Senate Bill 244 sparks debate on tort reform and insurance rates in South Carolina
Addressing insurance in the Palmetto State.A bill calling for tort reform, Senate Bill 244, is making it’s way through the State House.Supporters for the bill s
SC House Passes Liquor Liability Reform
The House voted on Thursday to censure Democrat Al Green over his outburst at President Donald Trump's speech to Congress on Tuesday night. The Republican-led effort passed 224-198 with two members voting present,
S.C. House passes liquor liability law, but tort reform effort stalls
A push to tackle a liability problem cleared a major hurdle in the S.C. Legislature – at the same time another possible solution hit a major roadblock.
House OKs move to help bars, restaurants cut insurance costs as SC debates tort reform
The liquor liability bill comes as South Carolina bars and restaurants complain the cost of insurance makes it unaffordable ...
Hundreds gather inside SC Statehouse to support or oppose lawsuit reform. What does it do?
Hundreds of proponents of a lawsuit reform package packed the SC Statehouse lobby this week. What does the bill actually do ...
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The State House Gavel: Senator walks back tort reform remark, Tim Scott on trade
Statehouse reporters Gavin Jackson, Russ McKinney and Maayan Schechter are back at the Capitol reporting what you need to ...
S.C. legislative debate on tort reform raises some eyebrows
What’s expected to be one of the most contentious debates of the year at the South Carolina State House is now underway.
Senate Republicans wage 6-figure ad campaign to counter attacks on lawsuit reform bill
After figures like Donald Trump Jr. and South Carolina Democratic Party opposed it, SC Senate Republicans are dropping big ...
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The State House Gavel: Tort reform rally packs Capitol, SCDOT talks future
Statehouse reporters Gavin Jackson, Russ McKinney and Maayan Schechter are back at the Capitol reporting what you need to ...
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McMaster, Massey push for tort reform, but others call proposed bill a “Trojan Horse”
I hope somebody at that press conference can tell me how our citizens waiting 10 months helps anyone to get a valid insurance claim paid," says Attorney Christopher Pracht of Anderson.
SC lawmaker insinuates legal lobby tried to buy his vote on killing lawsuit reform. Then he recanted.
Sen. Tom Fernandez, a freshman Republican from Berkeley, alleged he was offered campaign cash to vote against a bill. Hours ...