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The Ohio Supreme Court issued a monumental decision upholding the statutory limitations on noneconomic and punitive damages enacted in Amended Substitute Senate Bill 80 N1 in Arbino v. Johnson & Johnson, Slip Op. No. 2007-Ohio-6948. Senate Bill 80, effective April 7, 2005, provides comprehensive tort reform legislation aimed at restoring fairness and balance to Ohio's civil justice system and financial vitality to Ohio's economy. The Arbino Court recognized that tort reform has been an ongoing topic of debate.