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Lawsuit Lenders Looking to Colorado

Jan 24th, 2012 by Project Lawsuit Abuse

It looks like lawsuit lending may take another state by storm.

The outcome of a lawsuit currently makes its way through a Denver District Court may bring the controversial lawsuit lending business into the Colorado. The lawsuit loan industry left the state in early 2010 “when the attorney general's office declared the firms should have to register as lenders under the law and abide by state regulations for such companies.”

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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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Happy Holidays from Project Lawsuit Abuse!

Dec 20th, 2011 by Project Lawsuit Abuse

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Guest Blogger: Darren McKinney, The American Tort Reform Association

Dec 15th, 2011 by Project Lawsuit Abuse

Editor's Note: Project Lawsuit Abuse regularly highlights lawsuit abuse news from across the country. Today’s blog post comes to us from Darren McKinney, Director of Communications at The American Tort Reform Association, the only national organization dedicated exclusively to tort and liability reform through public education and the enactment of legislation. 

It’s that time of year again… and no, I’m not referring to the holidays.

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Money, Money, Money….. Washington AG Increases Tort Claim Payouts

Dec 8th, 2011 by Project Lawsuit Abuse

Ain’t it funny in a rich man  politician’s world?  ABBA, you may be onto something…. but we’re not joking around here at Project Lawsuit Abuse.

Under Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna, the state of Washington spent almost $300 million of taxpayer dollars to payout tort claims. According to a recent Associated Press article, that’s “$65 million more than was paid out” under the last Attorney General.

What’s so funny about this abuse of state funds?

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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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Lawsuit Turkey Hall of Shame

Nov 23rd, 2011 by Project Lawsuit Abuse

As Americans chow down on Thanksgiving feasts this Thursday, the biggest turkeys of all are unfortunately wreaking havoc in our legal system.  Sick of Lawsuits’ “Lawsuit Turkeys” list below shows that abusive lawsuits can really make your stomach turn.

These lawsuits may sound funny, but lawsuit abuse is no laughing matter. Lawsuit abuse increases the prices we pay for goods and services, consumes valuable tax dollars that could be better spent on economic development, schools or services for needy citizens, increases health care costs, and threatens jobs and our economy.

Sick of Lawsuits’ 2011 Lawsuit Turkey Hall of Shame

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Another Apple Class Action

Nov 17th, 2011 by Project Lawsuit Abuse

Another Apple class action lawsuit has gone into settlement. The damage this time?According to United States District Court documents, those affected will receive $35 to $79, provided they have the original invoice from purchase. The plaintiffs in the class each received $5,000 in the settlement. The lawyers… they collected $3.1 million.

We probably sound like a broken record over here, but the class action system is out of whack.

Class actions continue to roll into California, while trial lawyers collect million in fees and portions of the settlement while class members get measly sums and individuals get coupons.

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A Magically Litigious Breakfast

Nov 15th, 2011 by Project Lawsuit Abuse

Think Trix are for kids?  More like “frivolous lawsuits are for rich trial lawyers,” in this latest installment of ridiculous lawsuits closing up our nation’s court system.  Hope you’ve had your coffee already, because today’s post concerns a lawsuit over breakfast. 

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The Business of Being a Trial Lawyer

Nov 11th, 2011 by Project Lawsuit Abuse

If you haven’t checked out the Manhattan Institute’s “Trial Lawyers, Inc.” series, you should.

The series, and its new report, discusses the sometimes suspect relationships between state attorneys general and plaintiffs lawyers.

The new Trial Lawyers, Inc. report looks at the campaign contributions of state AGs and then the instances where those state AGs have turned to trial lawyers on a contingency fee basis. In laymen’s terms, trial lawyers are profiting off of lawsuits on behalf of the states.

Attorney General association – specifically the Democratic Attorneys General Association – is funded heavily by the large law firms.

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