Voters are Sick of it, too

Last week, the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) released a national survey that shows that voters agree with us – there re to many lawsuits out there.

ILR polled 1000 voters last week on Election Day and the results showed that 88% of voters think there are too many “meritless” lawsuits, and further, they think the legislative branch should do something about it.

Voters recognize that the system has gone too far and are a detriment to our economy. With the realities of unemployment shaking our nation, business owners are frustrated with excessive litigation when it serves as a roadblock to hire new employees. Something's got to give.

Here are some other takeaways from ILR’s survey:

• By a 20-point margin, voters believe trial lawyers have excessive influence in Washington
• Only 45% believe small business viees they are currently taken into account in Washington
• By a seven-to-one ratio, voters said they would be more likely to reelect their Member of Congress in the future if he or she voted for reforms to end lawsuit abuse by trial lawyers