PACT Launches “In Their Own Words,” New Video Series Giving Victims of Lawsuit Abuse a Voice
First installment features a victim whose family’s settlement was stolen by the attorney they trusted most
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 launched a new video series, “In Their Own Words.” Featuring firsthand accounts from everyday Americans, the new series sheds light on the stories of real victims who were harmed not only by tragedy, but by the legal system and the personal injury attorneys they trusted to help them.
The series debuts with the story of Suzanne Mora, whose father suffered catastrophic injuries after a head-on collision left him unable to operate his small business. Seeking help, Suzanne retained a personal injury attorney to pursue her father’s claim. Instead, she says she spent years pleading for updates before discovering the attorney had already received and stolen more than $100,000 that belonged to her father.
According to Suzanne, the attorney stopped returning calls, concealed the settlement from the family for years, and continued living lavishly while her father battled terminal bone cancer without access to the compensation needed to help pay for his care.
“My father’s accident changed our lives forever,” Suzanne says in the video. “The attorney had stolen the money from dad and been lying to us for over six years.”
“In Their Own Words: Suzanne Mora” can be viewed HERE.
PACT Executive Director Lauren Zelt said Suzanne’s experience underscores why the organization is creating a platform for victims to tell their own stories.
“Behind every headline about lawsuit abuse is a real person whose life has been forever changed,” said Zelt. “Too often, these voices are drowned out by billion-dollar advertising campaigns and polished television commercials. ‘In Their Own Words’ gives victims the opportunity to share their experiences directly with the public. Their stories deserve to be heard.”
The new series is part of PACT’s broader effort to elevate the experiences of consumers and families who say they were harmed by unethical legal practices, unnecessary litigation, and abuses within the civil justice system. Future episodes will feature additional victims from across the country sharing their stories in their own words.
Earlier this year, PACT released a documentary that shared the stories of three lawsuit abuse victims, called Behind the Settlement: What Really Happens After You Hire a Billboard Lawyer. Additionally, PACT has several other ongoing video series dedicated to educating consumers about how lawsuit abuse impacts their lives, which may be found on PACT’s YouTube channel.
PACT is also inviting consumers who believe they have experienced misconduct or abuse during the legal process to share their experiences through YourInjuryStory.com, where visitors can watch additional testimonials and submit their own stories.
About Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT):
Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) is a national consumer advocacy organization dedicated to exposing lawsuit abuse, promoting transparency, and advancing commonsense legal reforms that protect consumers, lower costs, and strengthen America’s civil justice system.