Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) has announced that lawsuit abuse is contributing to rising costs for American families. The organization called on President Trump and Congress to address the issue, as said in a press release dated March 4.
According to a new nationwide survey conducted by GS Strategy Group for PACT, 86% of voters report an increase in their cost of living over the past year, with 56% saying it has risen "a lot." The poll also indicates that 70% of voters believe lawsuit abuse significantly contributes to escalating prices, with strong bipartisan support for legal reforms. This survey highlights growing concerns among American families regarding excessive litigation costs and their impact on daily expenses.
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has ranked Georgia as the number one "Judicial Hellhole" in the United States for 2023. ATRA attributes this ranking to the state's legal environment, which they argue is overly conducive to lawsuit abuse and excessive tort costs. They claim this environment imposes an economic burden on businesses and consumers, emphasizing the need for reform.
A press release outlines Governor Brian Kemp’s tort reform package, which introduces measures aimed at reducing excessive litigation costs, stabilizing insurance rates, and increasing fairness in Georgia’s legal system. The proposed reforms include premises liability changes to hold businesses accountable only for conditions they control, medical damage calculations to prevent inflated claims, and jury award guidelines to avoid arbitrary comparisons in pain and suffering cases. Additionally, the legislation seeks to increase transparency in third-party litigation funding and prohibits foreign adversaries from exploiting Georgia’s courts.
PACT has announced a nationwide campaign targeting predatory legal practices, beginning with a substantial ad buy in Georgia supporting legislative efforts against lawsuit abuse. The organization plans to spend over $10 million on TV, digital, and print ads alongside educational initiatives and policy advocacy aimed at promoting consumer protection and transparency within the legal system. PACT's campaign will focus on highlighting exploitative personal injury practices' impact while advocating for commonsense legal reforms.