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Tort Reform Spurs More Lawsuits in Oklahoma, for Now

By Carolyn Elefant

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It seems that new tort reform legislation in Oklahoma, which takes effect Nov. 1, is having the opposite of its intended effect -- at least in the short term. As The Oklahoman reports, Oklahoma City-based law firm Merritt & Associates recently circulated an e-mail to other law firms in the state, warning: "Danger! Tort reform legislation effective November 1. File your lawsuits now!" A rush on filings is expected, at least in advance of the legislation's effective date. John Merritt, the lawyer who sent the e-mail, clarified that he does not support lawsuits that make false allegations and lack merit. But he says he opposes the changes to existing law, which redefine what constitutes a frivolous lawsuit and make it easier for judges to dismiss them. The new law also changes guidelines for class action lawsuits and joint and several liability rules.

Full post as published by Legal Blog Watch on September 02, 2009 (boomark / email).

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