Coalition Lobbies for Tort Reform

Albany Event to Take Place on May 11

New Yorkers for Civil Justice Reform, a coalition of more than 130 trade associations, chambers of commerce, and professional societies statewide, will sponsor "Civil Justice Reform," a day of lobbying, on Tuesday, May 11, in Albany. According to NYCJR Chair Mark Alesse, the goal of the coalition, of which the NYSSCPA is a member, is to bring balance, fairness, and common sense to the state's tort law. Alesse urges all coalition members to come to Albany and demonstrate support for the Civil Justice Reform Act sponsored by Sen. Dale Volker (Erie) and Assemblyman Joseph Morelle (Rochester).

The legislation (S.2277/A.4509) proposes reforms for joint and several liability, product liability, volunteer liability, attorneys' fees, and a $250,000 limit on noneconomic damages, among other provisions.