Full article in Atlanta Journal Constitution

As Gov. Brian Kemp prepares to unveil specifics of his long-promised plan to overhaul Georgia litigation rules, the Republican-backed effort to curb big jury awards and limit lawsuits is getting some timely backup. A group called Protecting American Consumers Together said Wednesday it plans to spend more than $1 million to promote the legislative push, which Kemp and other Republicans often call “tort reform.” It’s part of the group’s $10 million nationwide initiative.The cash infusion will pay for a round of TV and digital ads, starting with a 30-second spot that warns of “hidden costs” of the state’s civil justice system.

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It’s one of several outside groups pushing similar messages ahead of Kemp’s plan to roll out his proposal on Thursday. Though the governor has warned lawmakers he’ll call a special session if they fail to pass the measure by April, he’s offered few details.But a report issued last year by the state insurance department offers some clues. It recommends regulating third-party funding of litigation, caps on certain jury awards that exceed $10 million and limiting when people can sue businesses for some injuries that occur on their properties.