76% of voters believe lawsuit abuse is a serious problem, 81% believe it drives up the costs of goods and services for American families making it a fundamental affordability issue

Washington, D.C. — Today, Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) released a new nationwide survey on voters’ views on the rising cost of living and the impact of lawsuit abuse on everyday expenses. Conducted in November 2025, the survey reveals that a vast majority of Americans believe excessive litigation a serious problem and that it drives up the price of goods and services. 

“Voters are still feeling the pain of the rising cost of living and need more help from Congress,” wrote GS Strategy Group President Greg Strimple in their polling memo to PACT. “Ending lawsuit abuse by ambulance lawyers who are driving up the cost of insurance is the best place for Congress to start,” Strimple continued.

“American families are concerned about the affordability of daily life, and ending lawsuit abuse will lower the cost of goods and services for everyone,” said Lauren Zelt, Executive Director of PACT. “With strong voter support for eliminating the $4,200 lawsuit abuse tax on American families, the time is now for Congress and President Trump to act on this issue.” 

Poll Highlights:

• 76% of voters said their cost of living has gone up.
• 75% of voters said that lawsuit abuse is a serious problem in the United States; 37% of those voters said it’s a very serious problem.
• 81% of voters believe that lawsuit abuse drives up the cost of goods and services for American families; 41% of those voters believe the statement strongly.
• 76% of voters support enacting reforms to eliminate the $4,200 hidden tax American families pay due to insurance fraud and lawsuit abuse.
• 79% of voters believe it is very important for President Trump and Congress to eliminate this hidden tax on American consumers.

The survey was conducted by GS Strategy Group among 1,000 likely voters between November 13 and November 19, 2025. The survey has a margin of error of +/- 3.1%. The memo can be found here. The survey, including the methodology, is available here. 

Note: For interviews to discuss the polling results, please email laurenzelt@protectingamericanconsumers.org

Note: A copy of the polling memo can be read here.

Note: A copy of the poll can be read here. 

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