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17. The Lawsuit (McDonald's Hot Coffee)

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Charles Bigby's Argument for Tort Reform

In 1974, Charles Bigby lost his leg when a car ran him over in a phone booth. Ronald Reagan and the Republicans argued that torts hurt business and consumers by allowing people to sue others for damages. Swindled: The time has come for action on tort reform.

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