A passage on tort reform discusses "caps on damages." According to the passage, proponents argue caps are needed because:

A Lawsuits are never legitimate

B Excessive jury awards drive up insurance costs and create uncertainty for businesses

C Damages should always be zero

D Courts should not exist

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Tort reform proponents argue that unpredictable, large jury awards increase liability insurance costs and create business uncertainty.

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The correct answer to the question "A passage on tort reform discusses "caps on damages." According to the passage, proponents argue caps are needed because:" is Option B: Excessive jury awards drive up insurance costs and create uncertainty for businesses.

The other options — A) Lawsuits are never legitimate, C) Damages should always be zero, D) Courts should not exist — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: Tort reform proponents argue that unpredictable, large jury awards increase liability insurance costs and create business uncertainty.

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A passage on tort reform discusses "caps on damages." According to the passage, proponents argue caps are needed because:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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