What happened: AI is being explored as a tool to identify and manage high-risk cases that could result in “nuclear” verdicts.

Remind me: In 2024, U.S. courts delivered 49 verdicts exceeding $100 million, nearly double the number from 2023. The median large verdict increased from $44 million in 2023 to $51 million in 2024.

Tell me more: Experts believe AI may be the next best tool to combat the nationwide proliferation of “nuclear” verdicts. Specifically, AI can model trial outcomes, anticipate jury behavior and identify recurring relationships between certain plaintiffs’ lawyers and medical providers. With this information, AI can flag cases most likely to result in enormous judgments and allow defense counsel to formulate a proper litigation strategy. 

TLR Thoughts: AI and predictive analytics offer promising tools to proactively identify and intervene in high-risk claims that could result in outsized judgments. With these developing technologies, in tandem with reasonable tort reform, frivolous lawsuits and runaway awards can be significantly curbed.

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