Measure on the ballot in the 2018 Arkansas 2018 General Election in Arkansas.
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Get StartedA "yes" vote limits the amount of fees that attorneys can charge their clients, caps the amount of damages that can be awarded in a civil suit, and makes it easier for the state legislature to repeal state Supreme Court rules.
A "no" vote does not establish caps on attorney fees or civil court awards, and does not make it easier to repeal state Supreme Court rules.
According to Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin, most states already have caps on non-economic damages. This issue ensures that victims can be fully compensated for 100% of economic losses, including lost wages, medical bills and loss of property. , in support of Issue 1 (Learn more)
According to Yes On 1, the amendment could also increase personal injury victims’ access to healthcare and other services, as they will no longer have to pay large cuts of their winnings to their attorneys. , in support of Issue 1 (Learn more)
According to the Hot Springs Village Voice, the amendment puts a limit on damages which means that no matter how severe the injury, victims could receive less winnings than they need. Without the possibility of filing lawsuits, Arkansas citizens would not be able to hold corporations or healthcare providers accountable for bad practices., in opposition to Issue 1 (Learn more)
According to retired Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Annabelle Imber Tuck, allowing the legislature to change rules set by the courts could allow special interests and wealthy donors to influence the judicial system, breaking down the democratic system of checks and balances., in opposition to Issue 1 (Learn more)
According to the Arkansas Chamber of Commerace, tort reform has been slowly taken away over the past twenty years. The only way to ensure that Arkansas has a just and fair legal system is to guarantee tort reform as a constitutional amendment. , in support of Issue 1 (Learn more)
According to the Arkansas Chamber of Commerace, this meaasure will support small businesses and create jobs. Without lawsuit reform, Arkansas small businesses face a constant threat of frivolous lawsuits. , in support of Issue 1 (Learn more)
This measure would amend the state Constitution to set limits on the amount of money that attorneys take from clients’ award settlements. It would also cap the amount of damages awarded to claimants in civil suits. Finally, the measure would reduce the number of votes required in the General Assembly to repeal rules established by the state Supreme Court.
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