Florida Justice Reform Institute says it will request a veto. By: Christine Sexton – May 1, 2025 6:26 pm State Sen. Gayle Harrell says he’s been attacked via billboards for opposing liberalization of wrongful-death suits against doctors and hospitals without limiting potential monetary awards. (Screenshot, WPTV) The Florida Legislature on Thursday sent to Gov. Ron […]
Christine Sexton Thu, May 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM EDT State Sen. Gayle Harrell says he’s been attacked via billboards for opposing liberalization of wrongful-death suits against doctors and hospitals without limiting potential monetary awards. (Screenshot, WPTV) The Florida Legislature on Thursday sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis a bill that would put an end […]
House members in the Capitol on Friday attached a proposal to resurrect so-called “one-way attorney fees” to a Senate bill on phosphate mining. (AP Photo/Phil Sears) By Ron Hurtibise | rhurtibise@sunsentinel.com | South Florida Sun Sentinel UPDATED: April 26, 2025 at 9:17 AM EDT In an effort to keep alive their bid to resurrect the […]
South Florida Sun Sentinel Ron Hurtibise, South Florida Sun-Sentinel Sat, April 26, 2025 at 9:08 AM EDT In an effort to keep alive their bid to resurrect the availability of so-called “one-way attorneys fees” in lawsuits against insurers, the Florida House adopted a bill that added their proposal to an unrelated Senate bill on Friday. […]
House members in the Capitol on Friday attached a proposal to resurrect so-called “one-way attorney fees” to a Senate bill on phosphate mining. (AP Photo/Phil Sears) By Ron Hurtibise | rhurtibise@sunsentinel.com | South Florida Sun Sentinel PUBLISHED: April 26, 2025 at 9:08 AM EDT In an effort to keep alive their bid to resurrect the […]
by Danielle – April 3, 2025 Critics of a bill moving through the Florida Legislature say it would shield pesticide and herbicide manufacturers from product-liability lawsuits. “WTF?! Why is the Florida Legislature advancing a bill to give immunity to PESTICIDE makers?” former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz commented. “EXACTLY. Bayer/Monsanto are going state by state with […]
https://www.fljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/fjri-news.jpg800800Becky Lannonhttps://www.fljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Florida-Justice-Reform-Institute.jpgBecky Lannon2025-04-03 13:55:552025-07-08 21:21:04RED ALERT: Bill Moving Through Florida Legislature Would “Give Immunity To Pesticide Makers,” Gaetz Says
March 31, 2025 by William Rabb March 31, 2025 by William Rabb The Florida House subcommittee on insurance advanced two hotly debated bills Thursday, one supported by insurance agents but another that was opposed by agents and carriers alike. And another subcommittee voted to repeal the auto insurance personal injury protection law and increase the […]
https://www.fljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/fjri-news.jpg800800Becky Lannonhttps://www.fljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Florida-Justice-Reform-Institute.jpgBecky Lannon2025-03-31 13:20:222025-05-14 13:29:07Fla. House Subcommittees Vote to Repeal PIP Law, Pass Two Other Insurance Bills
By William Rabb – March 28, 2025 The Florida House subcommittee on insurance advanced two hotly debated bills Thursday, one supported by insurance agents but another that was opposed by agents and carriers alike. And another subcommittee voted to repeal the auto insurance personal injury protection law and increase the minimum liability coverage limits. But it’s […]
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By William Rabb | March 28, 2025 The Florida House subcommittee on insurance advanced two hotly debated bills Thursday, one supported by insurance agents but another that was opposed by agents and carriers alike. And another subcommittee voted to repeal the auto insurance personal injury protection law and increase the minimum liability coverage limits. But […]
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BY Sarah Blazonis Tampa UPDATED 9:41 AM ET Mar. 27, 2025 PUBLISHED 10:23 PM ET Mar. 26, 2025 GIBSONTON, Fla. — The Florida House of Representatives Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee is scheduled to discuss HB 1181 at its meeting on Thursday. The bill would repeal the state’s no-fault insurance law. In Florida, there is […]
https://www.fljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/fjri-news.jpg800800Becky Lannonhttps://www.fljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Florida-Justice-Reform-Institute.jpgBecky Lannon2025-03-27 22:19:262025-03-27 22:24:10Bill to repeal no-fault insurance law up for discussion
Health News Florida | By Jim Saunders – News Service of Florida Published March 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT House members voted 104-6 to approve the bill, which involves wrongful-death lawsuits and what are known as “non-economic” damages for such things as pain and suffering. The Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a proposal […]
https://www.fljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/fjri-news.jpg800800Becky Lannonhttps://www.fljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Florida-Justice-Reform-Institute.jpgBecky Lannon2025-03-27 21:15:472025-05-14 21:38:41Florida House passes proposal that could open doors for more medical malpractice lawsuits
WUSF | By Jim Saunders – News Service of Florida Published March 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT Ivan-balvan / iStockphoto House members voted 104-6 to approve the bill, which involves wrongful-death lawsuits and what are known as “non-economic” damages for such things as pain and suffering. The Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a […]
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1990 law prevented people from seeking non-economic damages in cases By Jim Saunders | News Service of Florida UPDATED: March 27, 2025 at 8:50 AM EDT TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a proposal that could lead to more medical-malpractice lawsuits, while a similar bill cleared a major hurdle in the Senate. […]
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Florida Trekking House OKs Bill That Could Lead To More Medical Malpractice Suits Posted byDB – March 27, 2025 For too many families across Florida, justice has never had a chance,⁘ Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis, D-Ocoee, said. But opponents of repealing the law argue it will lead to increased malpractice insurance premiums, which would result in […]
https://www.fljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/fjri-news.jpg800800Becky Lannonhttps://www.fljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Florida-Justice-Reform-Institute.jpgBecky Lannon2025-03-27 20:20:192025-05-14 20:31:59House OKs Bill That Could Lead To More Medical Malpractice Suits
FJRI warns of higher costs, reduced access as ‘free kill’ repeal advances — FJRI issued a news release warning of “unintended consequences” if lawmakers approve the “free kill” repeal is enacted. The release claims that HB 6017, which passed the full House, and SB 734, now approved by Senate Rules, will “limit access and […]
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By Jim Saunders – News Service of Florida Published on March 27, 2025 at 10:01 am The Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a proposal that could lead to more medical malpractice lawsuits, while a similar bill — sponsored Sen. Clay Yarborough of Jacksonville — cleared a major hurdle in the […]
It should be a bright, red flag that Florida is the only state with this special protection for negligent practitioners. A billboard reads: “END THE FLORIDA FREE KILL LAW; REPEAL STATUTE 768.21(8); EndTheFloridaFreeKillLaw.US; PAID FOR BY MARY JO CAIN REIS, is near the intersection South Semoran Boulevard & Gatlin Avenue in Orlando, on Thursday, November […]
Mollye Barrows – Pensacola News Journal – March 26, 2025 Key Points: Florida’s so-called ‘Free Kill’ law could be repealed under HB 6017 Legislators are considering the repeal bill which would remove a provision restricting who can file a medical malpractice lawsuit Pensacola families are among those fighting for the law to change In May […]
Story by Mollye Barrows, Pensacola News Journal March 26, 2025 Sean Harris with his mom and family. Sean died after he was hit by an SUV in 2017. His parents believe medical malpractice may also be to blame but say Florida’s ‘Free Kill’ Law prevented them from filing a lawsuit to understand what happened to […]
HB 6017 received 104 ‘yes’ votes to just six ‘no’ votes Jim Saunders, Reporter, News Service of Florida Published: March 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a proposal that could lead to more medical-malpractice lawsuits, while a similar bill cleared a major hurdle in the Senate. […]
https://www.fljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/fjri-news.jpg800800Becky Lannonhttps://www.fljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Florida-Justice-Reform-Institute.jpgBecky Lannon2025-03-26 15:05:392025-05-18 15:09:51Florida House overwhelmingly approves bill allowing families to hold doctors, hospitals accountable for malpractice
Legislature OKs more wrongful-death suits against hospitals, docs
/in Florida PhoenixFlorida Justice Reform Institute says it will request a veto. By: Christine Sexton – May 1, 2025 6:26 pm State Sen. Gayle Harrell says he’s been attacked via billboards for opposing liberalization of wrongful-death suits against doctors and hospitals without limiting potential monetary awards. (Screenshot, WPTV) The Florida Legislature on Thursday sent to Gov. Ron […]
Legislature OKs more wrongful-death suits against hospitals, docs
/in Yahoo NewsChristine Sexton Thu, May 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM EDT State Sen. Gayle Harrell says he’s been attacked via billboards for opposing liberalization of wrongful-death suits against doctors and hospitals without limiting potential monetary awards. (Screenshot, WPTV) The Florida Legislature on Thursday sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis a bill that would put an end […]
House resurrects bid to restore attorney fees in insurance disputes
/in Orlando SentinelHouse members in the Capitol on Friday attached a proposal to resurrect so-called “one-way attorney fees” to a Senate bill on phosphate mining. (AP Photo/Phil Sears) By Ron Hurtibise | rhurtibise@sunsentinel.com | South Florida Sun Sentinel UPDATED: April 26, 2025 at 9:17 AM EDT In an effort to keep alive their bid to resurrect the […]
House resurrects bid to restore attorney fees in insurance disputes
/in Yahoo NewsSouth Florida Sun Sentinel Ron Hurtibise, South Florida Sun-Sentinel Sat, April 26, 2025 at 9:08 AM EDT In an effort to keep alive their bid to resurrect the availability of so-called “one-way attorneys fees” in lawsuits against insurers, the Florida House adopted a bill that added their proposal to an unrelated Senate bill on Friday. […]
House resurrects bid to restore attorney fees in insurance disputes
/in Sun SentinelHouse members in the Capitol on Friday attached a proposal to resurrect so-called “one-way attorney fees” to a Senate bill on phosphate mining. (AP Photo/Phil Sears) By Ron Hurtibise | rhurtibise@sunsentinel.com | South Florida Sun Sentinel PUBLISHED: April 26, 2025 at 9:08 AM EDT In an effort to keep alive their bid to resurrect the […]
RED ALERT: Bill Moving Through Florida Legislature Would “Give Immunity To Pesticide Makers,” Gaetz Says
/in WLT Reportby Danielle – April 3, 2025 Critics of a bill moving through the Florida Legislature say it would shield pesticide and herbicide manufacturers from product-liability lawsuits. “WTF?! Why is the Florida Legislature advancing a bill to give immunity to PESTICIDE makers?” former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz commented. “EXACTLY. Bayer/Monsanto are going state by state with […]
Fla. House Subcommittees Vote to Repeal PIP Law, Pass Two Other Insurance Bills
/in Carrier ManagementMarch 31, 2025 by William Rabb March 31, 2025 by William Rabb The Florida House subcommittee on insurance advanced two hotly debated bills Thursday, one supported by insurance agents but another that was opposed by agents and carriers alike. And another subcommittee voted to repeal the auto insurance personal injury protection law and increase the […]
Fla. House Subcommittees Vote to Repeal PIP Law, Pass Two Other Insurance Bills
/in The Insurance GuruBy William Rabb – March 28, 2025 The Florida House subcommittee on insurance advanced two hotly debated bills Thursday, one supported by insurance agents but another that was opposed by agents and carriers alike. And another subcommittee voted to repeal the auto insurance personal injury protection law and increase the minimum liability coverage limits. But it’s […]
Fla. House Subcommittees Vote to Repeal PIP Law, Pass Two Other Insurance Bills
/in Insurance JournalBy William Rabb | March 28, 2025 The Florida House subcommittee on insurance advanced two hotly debated bills Thursday, one supported by insurance agents but another that was opposed by agents and carriers alike. And another subcommittee voted to repeal the auto insurance personal injury protection law and increase the minimum liability coverage limits. But […]
Bill to repeal no-fault insurance law up for discussion
/in Spectrum NewsBY Sarah Blazonis Tampa UPDATED 9:41 AM ET Mar. 27, 2025 PUBLISHED 10:23 PM ET Mar. 26, 2025 GIBSONTON, Fla. — The Florida House of Representatives Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee is scheduled to discuss HB 1181 at its meeting on Thursday. The bill would repeal the state’s no-fault insurance law. In Florida, there is […]
Florida House passes proposal that could open doors for more medical malpractice lawsuits
/in Health News FloridaHealth News Florida | By Jim Saunders – News Service of Florida Published March 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT House members voted 104-6 to approve the bill, which involves wrongful-death lawsuits and what are known as “non-economic” damages for such things as pain and suffering. The Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a proposal […]
Florida House passes proposal that could open doors for more medical malpractice lawsuits
/in WUSFWUSF | By Jim Saunders – News Service of Florida Published March 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT Ivan-balvan / iStockphoto House members voted 104-6 to approve the bill, which involves wrongful-death lawsuits and what are known as “non-economic” damages for such things as pain and suffering. The Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a […]
Florida House OKs bill to repeal ‘free kill’ law
/in Orlando Sentinel1990 law prevented people from seeking non-economic damages in cases By Jim Saunders | News Service of Florida UPDATED: March 27, 2025 at 8:50 AM EDT TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a proposal that could lead to more medical-malpractice lawsuits, while a similar bill cleared a major hurdle in the Senate. […]
House OKs Bill That Could Lead To More Medical Malpractice Suits
/in Florida TrekkingFlorida Trekking House OKs Bill That Could Lead To More Medical Malpractice Suits Posted byDB – March 27, 2025 For too many families across Florida, justice has never had a chance,⁘ Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis, D-Ocoee, said. But opponents of repealing the law argue it will lead to increased malpractice insurance premiums, which would result in […]
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 3.27.25
/in Sun SentinelFJRI warns of higher costs, reduced access as ‘free kill’ repeal advances — FJRI issued a news release warning of “unintended consequences” if lawmakers approve the “free kill” repeal is enacted. The release claims that HB 6017, which passed the full House, and SB 734, now approved by Senate Rules, will “limit access and […]
House passes reforms on medical malpractice suits
/in Jacksonville TodayBy Jim Saunders – News Service of Florida Published on March 27, 2025 at 10:01 am The Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a proposal that could lead to more medical malpractice lawsuits, while a similar bill — sponsored Sen. Clay Yarborough of Jacksonville — cleared a major hurdle in the […]
Florida should repeal ‘free kill’ law | Column
/in Tampa Bay TimesIt should be a bright, red flag that Florida is the only state with this special protection for negligent practitioners. A billboard reads: “END THE FLORIDA FREE KILL LAW; REPEAL STATUTE 768.21(8); EndTheFloridaFreeKillLaw.US; PAID FOR BY MARY JO CAIN REIS, is near the intersection South Semoran Boulevard & Gatlin Avenue in Orlando, on Thursday, November […]
Pensacola families fight to change Florida’s ‘Free Kill’ law. Here’s why.
/in Pensacola News JournalMollye Barrows – Pensacola News Journal – March 26, 2025 Key Points: Florida’s so-called ‘Free Kill’ law could be repealed under HB 6017 Legislators are considering the repeal bill which would remove a provision restricting who can file a medical malpractice lawsuit Pensacola families are among those fighting for the law to change In May […]
Pensacola families fight to change Florida’s ‘Free Kill’ law. Here’s why.
/in MSNStory by Mollye Barrows, Pensacola News Journal March 26, 2025 Sean Harris with his mom and family. Sean died after he was hit by an SUV in 2017. His parents believe medical malpractice may also be to blame but say Florida’s ‘Free Kill’ Law prevented them from filing a lawsuit to understand what happened to […]
Florida House overwhelmingly approves bill allowing families to hold doctors, hospitals accountable for malpractice
/in News4JaxHB 6017 received 104 ‘yes’ votes to just six ‘no’ votes Jim Saunders, Reporter, News Service of Florida Published: March 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a proposal that could lead to more medical-malpractice lawsuits, while a similar bill cleared a major hurdle in the Senate. […]