Plaintiffs’ firms and the trial bar regularly pour massive amounts of money into elections, campaigns, and various trial bar political action committees.

Why It’s a Problem

Financially propping up the campaigns of favorable candidates for elected office is yet another move in the trial lawyer’s playbook, demonstrating how personal injury lawyers attempt to tilt the system further in their favor.

They support candidates in order to expand liability, allow trial lawyers to seek outsized damage awards in court and then receive one-third if not more of the ultimate payout, further lining their pockets.

Reports & Resources on Campaign Finance

California Plaintiffs’ Firms and PAC Contributions – 2017-2023

Nevada Plaintiffs’ Firms and PAC Contributions – 2017-2023

New Jersey Plaintiffs’ Firms and PAC Contributions – 2017-2023

New York Plaintiffs’ Firms and PAC Contributions – 2017-2023

Pennsylvania Plaintiffs’ Firms and PAC Contributions — 2017-2023

News on Campaign Finance

March 19, 2024 Sacramento Bee: Trial Lawyers Gave More Than $1.8 Million to California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Campaigns

February 29, 2024 Las Vegas Review-Journal: Group’s Report Takes Aim at Political Contributions by Personal Injury Law Firms

February 25, 2024 New York Post: Law Firms Pumped Millions Into NY Campaigns as Lawmakers Made It Easier to Sue: Report