Question

Which of the following is a true statement about tort reform?

a.
Almost all the states have passed statutes limiting the amount a jury can award in a tort case.
b.
Congress has proposed and debated bills placing limits on tort awards, but so far has not enacted such legislation.
c.
Large medical malpractice awards account for about 60 percent of the dramatic increase in health care costs in the United States during the last two decades.
d.
All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct statement about tort reform is that Congress has proposed and debated bills placing limits on tort awards, but so far has not enacted such legislation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statement about tort reform is: b. Congress has proposed and debated bills placing limits on tort awards, but so far has not enacted such legislation.

Tort reform refers to proposed changes to the civil justice system that aim to limit the ability of individuals to sue for damages in tort cases, particularly medical malpractice cases. While some states have passed statutes limiting the amount a jury can award in tort cases, it is not true that almost all states have done so. Additionally, large medical malpractice awards do not account for 60 percent of the increase in healthcare costs in the United States over the last two decades.

In conclusion, only statement b is true about tort reform. Congress has proposed and debated bills to limit tort awards, but no such legislation has been enacted yet.