the request of the thread, I would like to mention a key factor in the reforming of the tort system.
That is the lawyer component. It is this profession that has been a major catalyst in the ongoing abuse of the system.I suppose one could argue as long as it is within the letter of the law it is not abuse. It is in the same vein as executives being astronomically paid for leading companies with failing financials.

Over the years tort has been a target for reform, with NO success. It has acknowledged that with lawyer dominated law making body it is unlikely to get any tangible results that involve penalizing the lawyer.

However, as mentioned above winner pays all fees, both sides, et al....or a cap per case....or something that takes the vulture/predator nature of the profession out of the equation.

Good luck, the wagons are circled!!!

btk