Nation’s Worst ‘Judicial Hellholes’ Expand Liability, Allow Frivolous Lawsuits
California tops 2021-2022 list; excessive litigation impacts economies coast-to-coast
California Named Worst ‘Judicial Hellhole’
Limitless liability launches state to top of list
Empire State Towers Among Worst Litigation Problems in Country
Trial lawyers file endless lawsuits while legislature gives them more opportunities to sue
Rotting Civil Justice System in Peach State Propels Ga. Supreme Court to Third Worst Judicial Hellhole
State Supreme Court’s penchant for
liability expansion a major contributing factor
Pennsylvania Courts Maintain ‘Judicial Hellholes’ Status
Problems include mass tort litigation and out-of-state lawsuits
Illinois Counties Remain Among Judicial Hellholes Ranks
Madison, St. Clair and Cook Counties reign supreme for asbestos, ‘no-injury’ lawsuits
Louisiana Loses Out, Tops ‘Judicial Hellholes’ List
Coastal lawsuits and Gov. Edwards vetoes contribute to No. 6 ranking
‘Judicial Hellhole’ Ranking Remains Due to St. Louis City Courts
Out-of-state lawsuits and court’s lax attitude toward expert evidence to blame
Plaintiff-Friendly Asbestos Judge Solidifies South Carolina on ‘Judicial Hellholes’ List
State’s asbestos docket maintains status for second consecutive year
Oklahoma Supreme Court Rejects Public Nuisance Expansion in Landmark Opioid Case
2019 Opioid Ruling Overturned
Statement on the Passing of Former Missouri State Senator Ed Emery
We are saddened to hear of former Missouri state Senator Ed Emery’s untimely death. Senator Emery was not only a champion of tort reform, but a pillar in his community. […]
Class Action Settlements Serve Lawyers Over Class Members
Lawsuit abuse across the U.S. results in more than $160 billion in excessive tort costs
Covid Liability Protections Signed Into Law in Missouri
Financial benefit of reforming Missouri’s tort system could support an additional 20k+ jobs & $3.38B in increased economic activity
Illinois Trial Lawyers Spend $155 Million on TV Ads in Last Five Years
$7 million spent in Quarter 1 of 2021 to air nearly 61,000 local legal services TV ads in Illinois
SCOTUS Denies Cert in Missouri Talc Case
By denying cert, the Supreme Court is failing to deliver on its promise of equal justice under the law
SCOTUS Denies Review in Janssen Case
Fails to Affirm Supremacy of Federal Law
Liability Reform Bills Prioritized and Signed in Montana
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signs key bills aimed at improving the state’s civil justice system.
West Virginia Legislative Session Produces Batch of Legal Reform Bills Signed by Gov
Governor Jim Justice signs four key bills aimed at improving the state’s civil justice system
Louisiana Trial Lawyers Spend Big on Ads Across the State
State Senator from Shreveport-Bossier seeks to curb over-the-top, dishonest ads
West Virginia Bill Could Empower Juries With More Relevant Evidence
Bill on seat belt admissibility heads to Governor