Will Legal Reform Suvive In Ohio?
August 22, 2008
David Owsiany at the Buckeye Institute Blog has an interesting post on efforts by the trial bar to rollback key provisions of recently enacted reform legislation. A recent 5-2 decision by the Ohio Supreme Court upheld reasonable limits on runaway pain and suffering awards. But two of the justices in the majority are up for re-election this fall – and they’re sure to be targeted by the powerful trial lawyers lobby.
Ohio is one of several states in the Midwest suffering from a slowing economy and loss of manufacturing jobs. Legal reform – which ensures a fair and balanced court system which is not controlled by trial lawyers – helps make Ohio a more attractive place for businesses to invest and create new jobs.
The people of Ohio have a choice to make this fall: Do they want judges who interpret the law and uphold legislative reforms? Or do they want judges who will legislate from the bench by overturning reforms that are critical to Ohio’s economic future?