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Published: February 20, 2009
Tort reform bid moves ahead in Oklahoma House
BY MICHAEL MCNUTT
A bill to require expert opinions on civil lawsuits before a case can be filed was approved by the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

House Bill 1570 would require people filing civil lawsuits for professional negligence to attach an affidavit stating that they’ve consulted a qualified expert who has reviewed the facts. The affidavit must state that the expert has provided a written opinion that the facts s...

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