Matt Blunt Cripples Litigation Economy to Benefit Home Builders

Oh, the horror! Now Matt Blunt supports tort reform that prevents new home owners from suing home builders until the home builders have an opportunity to repair any defects:

Homeowners will have to complete specific steps before suing a contractor for poor workmanship, under a bill passed by the Missouri General Assembly.

Supporters of the "right-to-repair bill" say it will encourage dialogue between homeowners and contractors, negating the need to go to court. Critics say the bill provides a way for contractors to delay making repairs and forces consumers to jump through hoops to get redress for poor work.

The House passed the legislation 126-32 on Monday. The Senate passed it a short time later 32-1 and sent it to Republican Gov. Matt Blunt, who has expressed support.

Doesn't Matt Blunt understand he's potentially crippling the legal industry by acceding to the whims of people who actually make things? Or doesn't he care?

(Another story in the Columbia Tribune.)