The death of former Assemblyman Keith Richman last Friday is a great loss for California, on many different levels. He was a Republican Assemblyman representing the 38th District in the state from 2000 to 2006. He was a huge advocate for pension and healthcare reform before it was the thing to do and he was always above partisan politics.

For California CALA it is also a loss. Keith Richman served on our Statewide Advisory Council.  He served on the Council for two years and was a strong tort reformer. He was always willing to take on the trial lawyers and did it with passion. As a doctor he knew the importance of tort reform in the healthcare field.

Keith Richman was a true reformer. He knew that lawsuits were not a partisan issue. Lawyers don't check your party registration before they file a lawsuit. I know he will be missed by a large number of people on both sides of the aisle. He was a great man, a great father and husband and a great public servant. The state of California has truly lost a class act. CACALA extends to his family and friends our deepest condolences.