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Analyzes and discusses so called "frivolous law suits" and the impact of tort reform on the United States judicial system. Discusses several cases and relates each to tort reform in the U.S.: Liebeck v. McDonald's Restaurants (public relations campaign to instigate tort reform); Colin...

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Corporate Authors:	HBO Documentary Films, If Not Now Productions, Group Entertainment (Firm), Docurama (Firm), New Video Group
Other Authors:	Saladoff, Susan (Producer, Director), Hugo, Carly, 1984- (Producer), Oxman, Alan (Producer)
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Language Notes:	English audio.
Published:	[United States] : Docurama Films : New Video, [2011]
Subjects:	Torts > United States. Liability (Law) > United States. Arbitration and award > United States. Damages > United States. Frivolous suits (Civil procedure) Feature films. Documentary films. Nonfiction films.

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