By Aerys Pozo

Full story in RenoNR.com

As a car salesman and proud member of the Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people find reliable vehicles they can afford. But in today’s market, the biggest obstacle isn’t inventory or financing—it’s Nevada’s broken legal system that drives up costs for consumers and small businesses alike. 

Nevada’s lawsuit-abuse costs are among the highest in the nation, averaging $4,603 per household. Nearly half of those costs fall on small businesses, from dealerships to service shops. That means higher insurance premiums, vendor expenses, and legal fees—all of which ultimately trickle down to the customer. 

Billboard attorneys and predatory-lawsuit lenders are making the problem worse. By pushing accident victims into high-interest loans and unnecessary medical treatments, they inflate settlements and pad their own profits. The result? Rising costs across every industry, including auto sales. Customers pay more; businesses struggle to grow; and our economy suffers. 

Other states have acted to rein in these abuses. Nevada must do the same by reforming lawsuit lending and increasing transparency. We need a legal system that protects people, not one that enriches trial lawyers at the expense of hardworking Nevadans.