46th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2003

REQUESTING THE NEW MEXICO CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT REFORM OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM.

WHEREAS, a fair and efficient legal system that is free of frivolous and abusive litigation is necessary for a vibrant economy and to ensure access to affordable health care; and

WHEREAS, reasonable limits on damages protect consumers from the rising costs of products and services and from diminishing access to those same products and services; and

WHEREAS, victims who suffer losses, not attorneys, should receive the majority of damage awards; and

WHEREAS, lawsuits filed in a timely fashion promote fairness for all parties; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the intent of the framers of the United States constitution, lawsuits involving residents of different states should be tried in federal court; and

WHEREAS, individuals suffer most as a result of frivolous lawsuits when the costs of products and services rise due to exorbitant increases in insurance costs and the availability of products and services declines;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that the members of the New Mexico congressional delegation be requested to support meaningful class action legal reform and medical malpractice liability reform as well as any other legal reform; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be transmitted to the members of the New Mexico congressional delegation.