Georgians for Lawsuit Reform announced on X that it participated in a panel discussion at Truist Park, focusing on recent efforts to create a more balanced and fair civil justice system in Georgia.
According to The Daily Report, Georgia has become a litigation hotspot, with businesses frequently citing lawsuit abuse and runaway jury verdicts as barriers to growth. The publication notes that excessive litigation costs have made Georgia one of the more challenging states for insurers and corporations operating nationally. Georgians for Lawsuit Reform argues that forums like the Truist Park panel help bring together legal, business, and civic leaders to focus on curbing these trends.
A 2023 study by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform estimated that excessive tort costs in Georgia added more than $3.4 billion annually to the state’s economy. The report emphasizes that these costs ultimately translate to an average "tort tax" borne by families through higher premiums, reduced wages, and more expensive goods and services. Reform advocates, including Georgians for Lawsuit Reform, use these figures to highlight the broad economic benefits of enacting balanced litigation reforms.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has documented a surge in "nuclear verdicts" in Georgia, particularly in trucking and commercial vehicle lawsuits where jury awards often exceed $10 million. Analysts told the paper that these verdicts drive up insurance rates and contribute to "venue shopping" by plaintiffs’ lawyers seeking favorable jurisdictions. Georgians for Lawsuit Reform points to this reporting as evidence that unchecked jury awards erode fairness and predictability in Georgia’s civil justice system.
Georgians for Lawsuit Reform is a nonprofit advocacy group focused on building a fairer civil justice system in the state. According to its official website, GLR works with lawmakers, businesses, and community leaders to promote reforms addressing lawsuit abuse, runaway verdicts, and excessive litigation costs. Its mission is to ensure that every Georgian benefits from a balanced and predictable court system that supports economic growth and fairness.