FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 14, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), a national organization dedicated to standing up for plaintiffs, victims, and consumers and ensuring access to a fair and transparent legal system, today announced the launch of a third statewide television ad in New York that highlights the ties between billboard lawyers and legislators in Albany blocking lawsuit abuse reform. PACT’s new television ad is a part of a seven-figure television and digital campaign that ties billboard lawyers to New York’s affordability crisis. 

This new ad, Get Their Way, points to reporting by The New York Times about political contributions from billboard attorneys to legislators in Albany. From the reporting:

“For at least a half-century, one of the most powerful and enduring outside forces in New York State politics has been the Trial Lawyers Association.

The organization — which argues for expanding the right to sue and opposes most efforts that may curtail the legal fees of its members — has plowed millions of dollars into the campaigns of state lawmakers, and spent millions more on lobbyists close to leaders of both the Senate and Assembly.

Its latest fight is against a proposal by Gov. Kathy Hochul to lower the cost of auto insurance for New York drivers, who pay some of the highest rates in the country.”

The ad can be watched here. 

“The status quo in Albany is failing New Yorkers,” said PACT Executive Director Lauren Zelt. “When billboard lawyers funnel millions into the political system to block reform, the result is higher costs and fewer protections for consumers. New Yorkers deserve a system that works for them, not one that rewards lawsuit abuse at their expense.”

The campaign builds on PACT’s earlier New York efforts, including a television ad in March and a television ad in February. Earlier, PACT launched a billboard campaign in Albany. In January, PACT authored an op-ed in Newsday spotlighting Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement to crack down on insurance fraud that drives up costs for New York families. PACT also released a digital ad, “The Highway Billboard Tax,” detailing how highway lawyer billboards contribute to higher prices statewide. Last year, PACT released a six-figure television ad campaign that highlighted rising auto insurance costs in the Empire State.  

PACT also released a one-pager titled “The Truth About New York’s Sky-High Lawsuit Economy,” outlining how fraud, staged accidents, frivolous lawsuits, and legal exploitation are driving up costs and making New York increasingly unaffordable. The one-pager is available to read here.

To learn more about PACT or to arrange an interview, please contact Executive Director Lauren Zelt: [email protected]. 

Full Ad Transcript:

When greedy billboard lawyers have an agenda in Albany

They know who to pay to get their way

Billboard lawyers spend millions lining the pockets of Albany legislators

Then, those politicians block commonsense lawsuit abuse reforms that would protect New Yorkers from higher costs

So while New Yorkers pay more for car insurance, health care, and groceries

Greedy billboard lawyers get paid more, and they use fat cat legislators in Albany to keep you paying all the bills.

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