What happened: A new poll released by Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) underscores the strong, bipartisan support that exists among registered California voters for lawsuit abuse reform to help address the state’s affordability crisis.
By the numbers:
- 90% say their cost of living has increased over the past year.
- 72% identify lawsuit abuse as a key driver of rising household costs.
- 83% want the Legislature to enact reforms to eliminate the estimated $5,500 “hidden tax” lawsuit abuse imposes on California families.
- 86% believe their legislators should prioritize stopping lawsuit abuse over protecting personal injury lawyers.
TLR Thoughts: The data is clear: Americans overwhelmingly recognize the link between lawsuit abuse and higher costs of living, and they want reform. While this survey focuses on California, other states also recognize the critical need for meaningful reform—including Texas. Without commonsense legal reforms, families and job creators alike face rising costs driven by an abusive legal system. TLR remains committed to advancing reforms that protect Texas consumers and promote fairness and transparency in our courts.
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