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California is the lawsuit capitol of the United States.
"Since the previous 2008 edition, when it was 34th, California dropped seven places. Its tort losses are the highest of any state, more than $16 billion in 2008, the last year for which complete data are available. California exceeds New York, the second-highest state, by more than $2 billion.
In 2008, a full 16 of the nation’s 101 largest jury awards, more than any other state, were rendered in California. These exorbitant costs are passed on to consumers through higher prices, fewer jobs, and lower wages and benefits for working people. The state is now on the “judicial hellholes” watch list of the American Tort Reform Foundation. These problems have been getting worse, but the state legislature has done nothing to fix them."
How much does it cost YOU?
"Abusive lawsuits cost every American a hidden “tort tax” of about $2,000 a year in higher prices, fewer new products, and reduced access to health care. Less than 15 cents of every tort-cost dollar goes to compensate plaintiffs, so the current system is very inefficient at trying to fulfill its intended purpose."
Are we ready to take on a major part of the Democrat Party, the attorneys?
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"Since the previous 2008 edition, when it was 34th, California dropped seven places. Its tort losses are the highest of any state, more than $16 billion in 2008, the last year for which complete data are available. California exceeds New York, the second-highest state, by more than $2 billion.
In 2008, a full 16 of the nation’s 101 largest jury awards, more than any other state, were rendered in California. These exorbitant costs are passed on to consumers through higher prices, fewer jobs, and lower wages and benefits for working people. The state is now on the “judicial hellholes” watch list of the American Tort Reform Foundation. These problems have been getting worse, but the state legislature has done nothing to fix them."
How much does it cost YOU?
"Abusive lawsuits cost every American a hidden “tort tax” of about $2,000 a year in higher prices, fewer new products, and reduced access to health care. Less than 15 cents of every tort-cost dollar goes to compensate plaintiffs, so the current system is very inefficient at trying to fulfill its intended purpose."
Are we ready to take on a major part of the Democrat Party, the attorneys?
More...