Missouri bill would shield businesses from fines in lawsuits

Missouri lawmakers advanced a bill this week to make it harder for courts to fine defendants as punishment for hurting people. The pending measure would raise the standard for what are called punitive damages, which courts use in civil lawsuits to discipline and deter repeat misconduct. Republican Rep. Bruce DeGroot's bill would require proof that defendants intentionally ...

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Missouri bill would shield businesses from fines in lawsuits

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