SENATE MEMORIAL 24

47th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2005

INTRODUCED BY

Clinton D. Harden

A MEMORIAL

REQUESTING THAT THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT'S CALL FOR LEGAL REFORM.

     WHEREAS, a fair and efficient legal system free from frivolous and abusive litigation is necessary for a vibrant economy and access to affordable health care; and

     WHEREAS, reasonable caps on damages protect consumers from the rising costs of, and diminishing access to, products and services that result from lawsuit abuse; and

     WHEREAS, victims who suffer losses, not their attorneys, should receive the majority of damage awards; and

     WHEREAS, lawsuits filed in a timely fashion promote fairness for all parties; and

     WHEREAS, in accordance with the intent of the framers of the United States constitution, cases involving residents of different states should be tried in federal court; and

     WHEREAS, individuals suffer the most damaging effects of frivolous lawsuits as the cost of products and services rises due to exorbitant increases in insurance costs;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that the state's congressional delegation be requested to support the president's call for meaningful class action reform and medical malpractice liability reform; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be transmitted to each member of the New Mexico congressional delegation.

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