[RockBassCreek]

I think there's also wisdom in legislation that establishes ratio's between actual damages and punitive damages. If actual damage is 1 million dollars, then punitive damage should rise no higher 10 times that for punitive damage involving gross negiglence. (10:1 was arbitrary - pick another number if you wish. Also, actual damage includes loss of income, costs of rehab., etc.)

[Temple Owl]

Yes, there are some rather easy solutions to the problem, but while greedy tort lawyers control the legislatures they will never be implemented.

[Tribune7]

I say do away with punitive damages entirely. The civil court system should not be used to punish. If punishment is required that should be a criminal matter.

No limit on actual damages and let them include legal fees (which should be limited to say $75 per hour) and the time and aggravation -- say $75 per hour -- the plantiff takes to obtain justice.

If punishment is required that should be a matter for criminal courts.