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Where have all the playgrounds gone?

Feb 1st, 2012 by Project Lawsuit Abuse

Here at Project Lawsuit Abuse, we talk about how fear of litigation costs us all – more than just financially – every day. We recently came across a piece in the Los Angeles Times about how the obsession with safety and the fear of litigation are “robbing children of not only fun but also the chance to master progressive physical challenges to develop confidence.”

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Project Lawsuit Abuse Newsmakers

Jan 31st, 2012 by Project Lawsuit Abuse

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:

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We will not be calling Saul

Jan 18th, 2012 by Project Lawsuit Abuse

Today we bring you a treat that was brought to our attention by one of our contributors, Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch’s Melissa Landry.

Landry stumbled upon a site, BetterCallSaul.com, based on one of the characters from AMC’s “Breaking Bad.”

On the show, Saul Goldman is a personal injury lawyer who represents the main characters. On the site, Saul asks, “DUI? Dealing Drugs? Better Call Saul!”

While the site is clearly a farce, the phony promotional ads do remind us of the personal injury lawyer advertising we see online and on TV every day.

Have you come across any questionable personal injury lawyer advertising? Sound off in the comments!

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Project Lawsuit Abuse Newsmakers

Jan 13th, 2012 by Project Lawsuit Abuse

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:

• Legal reform absent from speech
“Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's first State of the State address focused on creating jobs and economic growth. But he didn't mention legal reform. "It was a pro-jobs and pro-growth speech," said Steve Roberts, president of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce. "Governor Tomblin is to be applauded for bringing so much focus to job creation and economic development."” The West Virginia Record

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Project Lawsuit Abuse Newsmakers

Jan 4th, 2012 by Project Lawsuit Abuse

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:

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Eggnog, stockings and lawsuits?

Dec 13th, 2011 by Travis Akin

Twas the night before Christmas when all through the land
Not a soul was stirring and no parties were planned
Gone are the booze, the festive music and the good food
Because no one wants to host a party for fear of being sued.
 
Holiday parties can and should be fun, but the sad reality of the world in which we live is that people hosting parties could find themselves on the wrong end of a lawsuit if they are not careful.
 
This Holiday Season, make sure to exercise caution with guests in the home or the office. Don’t let people drive who should not be driving. Our litigious society does not take a holiday which is why individuals hosting parties need to be familiar with social host liability.

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Help Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch Choose the Craziest Lawsuit of 2011!

Dec 12th, 2011 by Project Lawsuit Abuse

Our friends over at Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch recently launched a contest encouraging folks to vote on the most outrageous Louisiana lawsuit. Don’t’ live in Louisiana? Don’t worry, you’re still welcome to join in on the fun.

Check out some of the nominees:

• In Opelousas, a man broke the lock and jerry-rigged a gas connection to his home after it was cut off due to non-payment. His home exploded the next day, then he turned around and sued his gas company for more than $15 million.

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Project Lawsuit Abuse Newsmakers

Dec 1st, 2011 by Project Lawsuit Abuse

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

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Shocking: Trial Lawyers Think System Works

Dec 1st, 2011 by Project Lawsuit Abuse

The debate over lawsuit abuse is capturing attention. ABC affiliate WSIL in Illinois recently heard from friend of Project Lawsuit Abuse, Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW).

I-LAW shared their views on the way the system in Illinois has spun out of control, with frivolous lawsuits clogging the courts and straining tax dollars.

I-LAW advocates for limits and reforms in Illinois that will help cut back on frivolous suits, making it easier for legitimate suits to move through the system.

The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association – obviously – does not share the same opinion. Why would they? They profit off of the broken system.

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The Benefits Speak for Themselves

Nov 29th, 2011 by Project Lawsuit Abuse

Detractors of legal reform can be counted on to release “studies” and “reports” that support why they think legal reform is bad, but what they don’t ever talk about is all of the positive effects legal reform has had on state economies.

Case in point: Texas.

This week, Dr. Thomas Wilder, M.D., a board member of the Bay Area Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, authored a piece in the Corpus Christi Caller-Times looking at the obvious and monumental benefits of legal reform in the state.

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