Bill introduced in Congress to limit "light" claims to fat, sodium and calories.

He said that provision should limit false claims because physicians will not want to jeopardize their licenses or face criminal sanctions.

Hamas also objected to limiting Palestinian claims to lands lost by Arabs in the 1967 war and to any proposal of negotiations with Israel.

The plaintiffs insist that the Japanese are the culprits, and that the recent Supreme Court decisions will unfairly limit meritorious claims.

Yet another plan would limit pain-and-suffering claims to 25 percent of a victim's economic losses.

They have also acted to limit claims for damage.

A positive review in The Independent stated that the "novel has limited claims to the literary high ground, but is an enjoyable read".

"We have limited claims for a premium."

Republican proposals focus on limiting medical claims and increasing penalties for fraud; Democrats want to curb insurers' rates.

This would limit legitimate claims, and effectively deny many citizens a forum to redress the harm caused them.