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From: scott@hou2g.UUCP (N. Ersha)
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Subject: Re: Liability Lawsuits Getting Out of Hand
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Date: Thu, 25-Jul-85 08:20:24 EDT
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I realize this may generate some flames, and probably
could never get implemented (it has to get past the
lawyers first :-)), but how about this for a solution
to the problem of frivolous lawsuits:

In addition to giving the judge the power to fine people
who bring such nonsense to the courtroom (which I think
is already being done in some places), how about putting
a cap on attorneys' fees for liability cases?  At least then
if one of these silly cases should make it to court, it'll
prevent plaintiffs from asking for such ridiculous sums 
(i.e. 3 Million for stubbing your toe).  As now stands, if an
attorney gets, say, 10% of the settlement, it is in his/her
interest to "go for the big bucks".

What do YOU think?

			SJBerry