Nuclear Verdicts Surge to $14.5 Billion in 2023 – Report
Here’s what happened: A new report reveals that between 2009 and 2023, Texas led the nation in nuclear verdicts, with 207 nuclear verdicts totaling more than $45 billion. Texas’ tally is $12 billion and 32 verdicts more than the next highest state. By the numbers: Nationwide, verdicts of $10 million or more reached a 15-year […]
‘Car Wreck Clyde’ Attorney in Texas Charged with Skimming $2.4M from Settlements
Here’s what happened: More details have emerged in the recent indictment of a Houston plaintiffs’ attorney who allegedly pocketed millions over the last decade by inflating medical expenses, misleading injured clients and filing fraudulent tax returns. The indictment alleges the law firm’s employees helped keep track of the amounts and were promised half of the misappropriated […]
Common-Sense Lawsuit Reform Keeps Texas off ATRA Judicial Hellholes List
Common-Sense Lawsuit Reform Keeps Texas off ATRA Judicial Hellholes List House Bill 1774 cited as a Point of Light for stopping lawsuit abuse AUSTIN—Decisive action by the Texas Legislature to shut down abusive lawsuits following severe weather events helped Texas stay off the American Tort Reform Association’s (ATRA) 2017 Judicial Hellholes list. Preliminary analysis of […]