The 60 Second Update with

Governor Haley Barbour

4. Trial lawyers will claim that tort reform hurts their chances to achieve real justice and appropriate settlements for their clients. True?

Not in Mississippi. People who have been seriously injured and can prove their claims through the new, fair civil justice system still win in court. The purpose of Mississippi’s 2004 tort reform was not to deny any legitimate claim but simply to level the playing field. It’s working.

 Question 5. What are the 5 most important reforms that other states should enact?