Some people believe that juries often award excessive damages in these cases and that tort reform in this area is necessary to protect businesses from ruin. This is particularly true in the case of punitive damages. Others believe that tort reform will lead to businesses escaping responsibility for the substantial harm they have caused.

Consider whether you agree with the argument that tort reform is appropriate. Are caps on the amount of potential damages appropriate? What, if any, is the danger of setting a caps on damages?

The answer should be in detail.