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This is a huge setback for the rights of Georgians.
‘There is nothing in this bill that provides relief from those sky-high premiums,” said state Sen. Jason Esteves, an Atlanta Democrat. “There’s nothing in this bill that provides you relief from increasing insurance rates, and even worse, it will prevent thousands of Georgians who have been legitimately injured or killed from filing lawsuits and suing people who have done them wrong.’'“
Insurance companies are raking in record-breaking profits, yet they’re demanding more. In 2023, insurance companies made over $90 billion—with 2024 projections exceeding $120 billion. Meanwhile, they’re still raising premiums on hardworking Georgians.
In 2010, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled the cap on noneconomic damages unconstitutional, creating a significant shift in the state’s legal landscape. It restored juries’ ability to set damages based on the specifics of each case.
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