Topic: Litigation

Mandatory medical malpractice insurance for doctors often makes them targets for frivolous lawsuits and high-sum judicial awards. Because physicians are grouped into collective insurance systems, the malpractice of a single individual can lead to rate increases for all doctors within that policy. Repealing the legal requirement for doctors to carry this insurance is suggested as a method to significantly lower overall healthcare rates.

Michael Allison recounts receiving a citation for a property ordinance violation in Robinson, a city where he claims he does not reside or own property. Upon visiting the Crawford County circuit clerk on January 12, 2009, to request a court reporter for his hearing, his request was denied twice. Allison held his digital recorder as a visual aid during this exchange, explicitly stating his intent to create a record for future litigation against the city and its officials.