A Georgia trial lawyer is in the news after promising to “punish” Georgia small business owners who back Governor Kemp’s legislation to end lawsuit abuse, threatening to sue them for speaking out. The legislation, which passed the Georgia Senate in a bipartisan vote last month, would lower costs for families and small businesses. 

Atlanta News First Reports: 

One example is a story post on Facebook from a personal injury attorney, who said: “I cannot wait to sue businesses who blindly support tort reform. Not only will I give you a lesson on how insurance works, but I will punish you for your pathetic attempt to put profits over people … Welcome to the show.”

These threats from Georgia trial lawyers underscore the need for reform. Georgia’s legal system is broken, and Governor Kemp’s legislation will protect consumers, ensure justice for victims, and lower prices for families.

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