Broken Promises Set Back Tort Reform in Oklahoma

May 19, 2008

Despite campaigning on promises to fix Oklahoma’s tort system, Gov. Brad Henry has again broken his vow to curb frivolous lawsuits. Last week, the Oklahoma House voted 55-42 to override Henry’s veto – but fell 13 votes short of the necessary 2/3rds.

William Pitts of the Journal Record reviews the history of Gov. Henry’s broken tort reform promises.