[But critics say the Senate bill goes overboard in its attempt to block frivolous suits.] It completely eliminates the right to sue in the vast majority of cases, ... It goes right to the heart of our civil liability system.

We are going to vigorously attack the law in courts, ... Congress has no power to retroactively deprive people of their rights.

Dennis Henigan

This is the United States Congress stepping in and saying these victims cannot get any kind of relief, even though their claims have already been recognized to be valid.

Dennis Henigan

This bill is an unprecedented attack on the due process rights of victims injured by the misconduct of an industry that seeks to escape the legal rules that govern the rest of us. We believe state and federal courts across this nation are prepared to strike it down.

Dennis Henigan