Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida, said that tort reforms are reducing frivolous lawsuits, leading to a 5% drop in auto insurance premiums and helping retain doctors.
Michael Kompar, president of KWS, said that Florida's declining insurance rates underscore the impact of tort reform and Governor Ron DeSantis' efforts to stabilize the market.
Adam Shores, senior vice president of the American Property and Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), said in a blog post that Florida's legal reforms are stabilizing rates, attracting insurers, and gaining support.
Jose Oliva, former Speaker of the Florida House, said that current House leaders, after failing in their attacks on tort reform, are now using lawfare to smear the Hope Florida Foundation.
Grazie Christie, a radiologist and member of the Florida State Board of Education, has expressed support for Governor Ron DeSantis' decision to veto a bill that would lift caps on emotional damages in malpractice suits.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced his intention to veto HB 6017, a bill aimed at repealing a longstanding Florida law that prevents adult children over 25 and parents from suing for pain and suffering in medical malpractice wrongful death cases.
Peter Cuderman, Director of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs for Governor Ron DeSantis, said that some House lawmakers are threatening to reverse Florida's tort reform progress.
Jordan Schachtel, an independent journalist and publisher of The Dossier on Substack, said that polling indicates Governor Ron DeSantis has overwhelming support, providing a clear mandate on issues like tort reform.
Sean Kevelighan, CEO of the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), said that Florida's tort reforms have effectively addressed the primary factors contributing to legal system abuse.
Mark Friedlander, communications director for the Insurance Information Institute, said that Florida's legal reforms have improved the property insurance market by reducing lawsuit filings by 35%, attracting billions in new capital, and setting...
Sean Kevelighan, CEO of the Insurance Information Institute, said that Florida's legislative reforms have stabilized the state's insurance market by reducing litigation, slowing premium increases, and prompting insurers to request rate reductions.
William Large, president of the Florida Justice Reform Institute, said that trial lawyers attempted to undermine Florida's significant legal reforms to prevent similar initiatives nationwide.
The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) has expressed support for the House Ways and Means Committee's recent efforts to advance a legislative package known as the "Big, Beautiful Bill."
Nick Primrose, a former candidate for Florida’s 18th House District, said that rolling back insurance reforms would undermine recent market stability, increase rates, and send the wrong message to insurers.
Parker Evans, president and chief investment strategist at Successful Portfolios, has indicated that Florida's 1% rise in homeowners insurance premiums for 2024—the lowest in the nation—suggests recent reforms are proving effective.
Patrick Hedger, director of policy for NetChoice, said that Florida's insurance market was in such disarray that individuals resorted to stealing accident reports to file fraudulent claims.
Tom Gaitens, executive director of Florida Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA), emphasized the necessity for Florida to continue advancing tort reform to build on the progress made in 2023.