Mike Collins, a representative for Georgia's District 10, said that excess litigation costs families over $4,000 annually. He suggested that with tort reform, Georgians would see prices decrease across the board. Collins made this statement in a post on the social media platform X on April 2.
"As a small businessman, I've seen the impacts of our broken legal system for DECADES," said Collins, Congressman (GA-10). "Excess litigation costs families over $4,000 a year on everything from groceries to insurance. With tort reform and our tariff strategy, we're going to see prices drop across the board."
According to an op-ed by Rep. Mike Collins (GA-10), President Donald Trump is uniquely positioned to lead the fight against "lawsuit abuse." Collins emphasized how excessive litigation, driven by personal injury lawyers or "billboard attorneys," increases costs for American families by over $4,000 a year. He cited a Georgia case where a school bus company was forced to pay millions despite not being at fault as an example. Collins also noted that left-wing law firms have profited from targeting high-profile figures like President Trump, framing lawsuits as easy wins. He said that Trump and Congressional Republicans are now in a position to reform the legal system to reduce costs and protect businesses and consumers.
Rep. Mike Collins April 2 Statement
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A report released on March 5 by the American Tort Reform Association analyzed legal services advertising in the United States. The report found that over $2.5 billion was spent on more than 26.9 million ads nationwide—more than double the amount spent by all pizza restaurants on advertising during the same period. Between 2020 and 2024, legal ad spending grew significantly. In Atlanta, Georgia, legal advertising is particularly aggressive, reflecting a highly litigious environment. The report also raises concerns about the impact of these ads on public health, citing an FDA study that found 66 reports of adverse events, including seven deaths after patients discontinued their blood thinner medication following a lawyer advertisement.
On January 30, Governor Brian Kemp issued a press release announcing a comprehensive tort reform package designed to create fairness in Georgia’s court system. The proposal aims to stabilize insurance costs for businesses and consumers while promoting transparency and fairness in legal proceedings. Kemp emphasized that protecting hardworking Georgians from rising costs due to excessive litigation has become critical. The reform package is supported by industry leaders who believe it will improve the state’s business climate and legal system.
A study released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform on January 24 found that rising tort costs in Georgia are placing a growing financial burden on households, impacting insurance premiums and the overall cost of living. In 2022, the state’s tort costs reached nearly $20 billion, averaging over $2,000 per household. These expenses stem from civil litigation, claim compensation, and administrative costs affecting businesses and consumers alike.
Mike Collins is a businessman and entrepreneur with decades of experience representing Georgia’s 10th Congressional District. He and his wife founded a successful trucking company in the 1990s, now employing over 100 Georgians. Collins has also held leadership roles in a major credit union and his local Chamber of Commerce.