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COURTESY PHOTOS After the Florida House started moving forward with controversial changes to shield businesses and insurance companies from costly lawsuits, a Senate Republican filed a bill last week that largely mirrors the House plan. The proposed changes, which have been long sought by business groups, have touched off a lobbying fight as the annual
While business and insurance groups have long sought such changes, attorneys and other opponents contend they would harm people who deserve to be compensated for wrongdoing caused by companies.