The leadership of “Enough is Enough Louisiana,” a nonprofit that has been aggressive and active in efforts in Louisiana to block lawsuit abuse reform and insurance reforms, resigned following a controversial campaign targeting several Louisiana lawmakers. 

The group’s president, Lee Mallett, announced his resignation after the organization distributed materials attacking Republican legislators who support lawsuit abuse reform, leaving Mallett disillusioned and concerned about the damage to his relationships within the legislature.

In his resignation letter, Mallett stated:

“This resignation comes in direct response to the recent materials distributed by the organization targeting certain Louisiana senators. The use of my name and affiliation without consent has now caused significant confusion among members of the Legislature and has impacted my relationships within the state.”

Mallett’s departure was quickly followed by the resignations of the nonprofit’s other top officers, including Mary Patricia-Wray and Todd Hollenshead. The group, which had been founded in 2023, has faced criticism for its strong stance against reforms aimed at curbing Louisiana’s high insurance rates.

The Center Square reported that Wray has a history of working with trial attorneys, and has lobbied on their behalfs: 

The nonprofit was founded in 2023 by Wray, a prominent political strategist with deep ties in state politics. As of 2023, she was lobbying on behalf of at least two injury law firms: Smith & Fawer and Bruno & Bruno. She has also lobbied on behalf of insurers.