Tort Reform Challenge to Tennessee Meningitis Cases
When tort reform was passed in Tennessee a couple of years ago the big selling point was that it would stop “frivolous lawsuits” . This was a great selling point but it was not true. Tort reform does nothing to stop bad lawsuits it only impacts the most tragic cases. The greatest current example of the real impact of Tennessee Tort Reform can be seen in the current meningitis cases pending in Tennessee.
As these cases move forward it appears that these companies placed profits over the public safety. We have serveral of theses cases and the impact of the negligent actions has been devastating for our clients. One recent case filed in Tennessee involves a man who lost his wife after she was infected with the tainted steroid. The husband has lou gehrig disease and was completely dependent on his wife for care. This is the type of case that will be impacted by the $750,000.00 cap tort reform impacts. I guess the Tennessee legislature thinks this is a frivolous lawsuit.
I was recently interviewed about this challenge to tort reform. You can watch the interview below:
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Author Bio
Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
