• Governor Hochul Proposes Much-Needed Crackdown On Lawsuit Abuse

    In her State of the State address today, Governor Kathy Hochul took aim at one of the biggest—and most overlooked—drivers of New York’s high cost of living: auto insurance. During her address, Governor Hochul said “New Yorkers…


  • Florida Consumers Continue to See Cost Savings After Lawsuit Abuse Reforms

    After Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida legislature passed sweeping lawsuit abuse reforms that addressed predatory billboard lawyers, Florida is now reaping the benefits. Car insurance rates are down, rideshare costs are cheaper, and home insurance rates…


  • From Polling Data to Headlines: How Lawsuit Abuse Hurts Real Victims

    In December, PACT released a nationwide poll of personal injury attorney clients that highlighted the exploitative and aggressive tactics of personal injury lawyers. The survey documented the many different ways that attorney bad actors prioritize their interests…


  • Los Angeles Times Investigation Details Allegations Linked to Prominent LA Law Firm

    According to a new investigation published by the Los Angeles Times, Downtown LA Law Group (DTLA) has become one of the most prominent personal injury firms in Los Angeles County. New allegations are surfacing from former clients…


  • The New Gold Rush in L.A. County’s Sex‑Abuse Settlements: How Predatory Lending Is Shaping Justice

    By any measure, Los Angeles County’s April 2025 sex‑abuse settlement, roughly $4 billion to resolve thousands of claims tied to county‑run facilities, was historic. It also triggered something else: a full‑scale bidding war for future plaintiffs, fueled…


  • Georgia’s Auto Rates Are Falling, Reform Is Paying Off

    Georgia drivers just got another dose of relief. On December 18, WSB-TV reported that Liberty Mutual and two Safeco companies will cut personal auto rates statewide for Georgia policyholders. This welcome news comes after State Farm announced…


  • Georgia’s Exit From “Judicial Hellholes” List Shows Reform Is Working

    After several years on the American Tort Reform Association’s “Judicial Hellholes” list, Georgia  is officially off the 2025 list after lawmakers and Governor Kemp passed sweeping lawsuit abuse reforms earlier this year. This change in rankings is…


  • ICYMI: PACT Op-Ed Highlighting Issue of Affordability, and the Hidden Fix: Lawsuit Abuse Reform

    Today, PACT Executive Director Lauren Zelt published an op-ed in The Center Square on how states can tackle the rising issue of affordability by ending lawsuit abuse: Washington has no shortage of speeches about affordability. Every week…


  • Florida’s Reforms Worked Yet the Fight Against Lawsuit Abuse Isn’t Over

    Florida’s landmark lawsuit abuse reforms were a historic success for consumers. These critical reforms directly led to a significant decrease in the auto insurance rates Florida drivers pay. Yet a new report, underscores that the fight to…


  • Georgia’s Landmark Lawsuit Abuse Reforms Already Working To Lower Costs

    As Americans across the country grapple with an affordability crisis, some leaders have taken action to alleviate the pain. One of those leaders, Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia, worked earlier this year to deliver historic lawsuit abuse…