What happened: Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) has signed into law Louisiana Senate Bill (SB) 231, tort reform legislation that will help prevent “phantom damages” by clarifying that the claimant may only recover the amount paid by his health insurer for his medical expenses, not inflated billed amounts. 

In his own words: “This will once and for all prevent inflated, phantom charges but [it] also protects the legitimate rights of those who are legitimately injured.” — Gov. Jeff Landry

TLR Thoughts: Louisiana’s impactful reform is a clear example of meaningful legislation that balances fairness for injured parties with the need to rein in excessive legal costs. Without common-sense legal reforms, families and job creators alike face rising costs driven by an abusive legal system. TLR remains committed to advancing reforms that protect Texas consumers and promote fairness and transparency in our courts.

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