Tort Reform Summary A tort is an action in which damage is
caused to another which is a matter for civil court. They may
not necessarily be considered crimes and are thus not subject to
criminal prosecution, but involve some civil liability
nonetheless. Certain actions can fall into both categories.
Debates exist for the reform of certain regulations surrounding
the ways in which torts are addressed in the legal system. These
proposed changes relate to several different areas, some of
which are as follows: - Noneconomic damage caps: Some propose
that if a complainant has been damaged in a noneconomic
capacity, such as being rendered infertile, limits should be
placed on the amount of compensation they receive. If this were
put in place it would be a disservice to those who are most
vulnerable, such as children, the poor and the elderly, as they
have little economic value to begin with. - Punitive damage
caps: Punitive damages may be awarded in the face of outrageous
behavior, such as marketing a drug known by