Project Lawsuit Abuse Newsmakers

Tort reformers have been turning up all over the internet recently. We took the liberty of rounding up some of the standouts. You may recognize a few friends of Project Lawsuit Abuse in there. Here are some of the newsmakers from around the country.

Done with Demand Letters
If you run a small business in California, you won a victory last week.…“Our elected officials heard the voices of small business owners who have been repeatedly victimized by abusive lawsuits at a cost to all Californians,” said Maryann Marino, who is regional director of California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse.  – Fox and Hounds Daily

Mayors to join Voter Education Tour
The Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch will be joining mayors and community leaders this week for a statewide public education tour to promote "Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week." – KFVS Radio

Passenger sues Southwest Airlines for $800,000 over spilled tea
A Tennessee woman sued Southwest Airlines and a flight attendant on Tuesday for $800,000 after serving her tea she says was way too hot. – Digital Journal

Top 7 Places Where Campaign Cash Comes From
Of the $29 million contributed to the nominees this year, more than 60%, $18 million, has gone to Obama. Big law firms, like Mostyn Law Firm, Kirkland & Eliis, and DLA Piper, as well as the American Association for Justice lead the way. It’s not clear why Obama commands such a lead, but Republicans have long battled for tort reform as a way to keep down the costs of class action suits to businesses. – Advisor One