AR Times: “A bill that would limit the amount of damages a plaintiff could receive from insurance companies for medical expenses in personal injury cases passed the Arkansas House of Representatives on Wednesday.
The proposal, House Bill 1204, resembles “tort reform” bills passed or proposed in other conservative states in recent years, such as neighboring Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Mississippi. Proponents of the legislation, including lead sponsor Rep. Jon Eubanks (R – Paris), argue that it will bring down insurance premiums, promote economic growth and prevent individuals from profiting off of the healthcare system. But its opponents say it privileges insurance companies at the expense of ordinary people.”