New York’s 2026 Tort Reforms: Changing the Game for Motor Vehicle Accident Cases

Introduction – Governor Kathy Hochul’s latest 2026 tort reform was significant and will change the game for how New York motor vehicle claims are litigated. As of May 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a series of significant tort reform measures as part of New York’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget….
By: Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires &