Florida lawmakers pacing other states in COVID-19 liability bills – and their session hasn’t even started yet By John Haughey | The Center Square contributor – February 18, 2021 lorida Rep. Colleen Burton, R-Lakeland. – Steve Cannon / AP (The Center Square) – At least 27 states have enhanced liability protections for healthcare providers and […]
House panel gives health care liability protections its first OK After nearly two hours of discussion, four Democrats voted with Republicans. By Renzo Downey on February 18, 2021 A bill to grant liability protections to health care providers is on its way through the committee process after nearly two hours of discussion during its first hearing. The […]
Eric Miller | Senior Reporter | February 17, 2021 Trucking Takes On Lawsuit Abuse in Florida traveler1116/Getty Images For years, Florida owned a spot on the American Tort Reform Foundation’s “Judicial Hellholes” list for its reputation for being a place where judges in civil cases systematically apply laws and court procedures in an unfair […]
Republican lawmaker’s bill would protect Florida abortion clinics from COVID liability BY KIRBY WILSON FEBRUARY 16, 2021 06:00 AM, UPDATED FEBRUARY 16, 2021 03:26 PM Republican Florida Sen. Jeff Brandes FILE PHOTO Republican lawmakers don’t typically like to say abortion services are health care. In fact, in 2020, Republican U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick […]
Abortion clinics are health care providers, Florida liability bill says The bill’s author notes that abortion clinics are regulated as health providers by the state. But some abortion rights advocates are noting the irony of the Republican-backed legislation. Joey Cousin, a transgender student from Broward county and an opponent of the SB 404, known […]
Fast tracking to protect businesses from COVID lawsuits? FL Legislature hasn’t convened yet and vote in full House is near By Michael Moline -February 16, 2021 The Historic Capitol, foreground, and Florida Capitol buildings. Photo Colin Hackley The House version of legislation to protect businesses from COVID lawsuits is preparing for its final committee […]
FL Legislature 2021: FL’s business lobby and state’s trial lawyers clash: GOP wants to protect businesses from COVID lawsuits and possibly more By Michael Moline – February 15, 2021 Florida’s Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021. Credit: Michael Moline/Florida Phoenix Barbara DeVane, lobbyist since 1972 for progressive causes in Tallahassee, offered some historical perspective last week […]
Consumer Protection Coalition, National Insurance Crime Bureau Take on AOB Auto Glass Abuse February 12, 2021 Working together, the Consumer Protection Coalition (CPC) and National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) have released two new video public service announcements (PSAs) warning consumers about Assignment of Benefits (AOB) auto glass fraud and abuse. Available in English […]
House, Senate Diverge On Bills For Health Care Provider COVID Lawsuits Health News Florida | By Christine Sexton – News Service of Florida Published February 9, 2021 at 8:30 AM EST Chief among the differences are how long legal protections should be in effect, types of COVID-related lawsuits that would be limited and whether […]
House, Senate Diverge on COVID-19 Lawsuit Protection Bills Among the differences between House and Senate lawmakers are how long legal protections should be in effect, the types of COVID-19-related lawsuits that would be limited and whether to require physician affidavits when lawsuits are filed. By Christine Sexton | February 09, 2021 at 12:33 PM […]