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The other thing is that common attempts at tort reform like damages caps address exactly the wrong problem. You're worried about frivolous suits, but the ones where juries are persuaded to award large damages are the least likely to be frivolous. Its good to note that BP had a limitation on damages that was like $50 million, which they waived.



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