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"Forty years ago this week, Greg Abbott had his spine crushed by a falling tree while on a jog in Houston. Abbott sued the tree owner, winning millions. 

Decades later, as governor, Abbott made sure Texans would never be able to do the same, thanks to tort reform.

www.chron.com/politics/art..."

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"Forty years ago this week, a tree fell on Greg Abbott, paralyzing the future governor. He sued for damages and won—and then helped to stifle similar lawsuits."

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