Republicans say arbitration-before-trial bill points to deeper tort-liability problems
When asked about Senate Bill 6239 (which would require arbitration before jury trial for claims against the state or local jurisdictions), Republican leaders said the measure points to larger state liability and child-welfare issues and urged focusing on root causes rather than constraining citizens' access to courts.
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A Spokesman-Review reporter asked Republican leaders about Senate Bill 6239, legislation that would require arbitration before allowing many claims against the state or local jurisdictions to proceed to jury trial.
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