Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Mike Collins released a letter pressing U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to launch a federal task force to dismantle a nationwide wave of staged auto accidents, which are inflating insurance premiums and endangering drivers.  The proposed task force would investigate, prosecute and put an end to this organized fraud scheme…

Short Film Exposes How Aggressive Ads, Closed-Door Referral Deals, and Unnecessary Medical Procedures Trap Victims in Deeper Debt Washington, D.C. — Today, Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), a 501(c)(4) national advocacy and educational organization, unveiled its newest project, a 5-minute explainer video taking viewers behind the scenes of America’s broken personal injury system.  America’s personal…

Witness: “The current system in Texas allows for trial attorneys and medical providers to use victims as ATMs” Washington, D.C. – Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), a 501(c)(4) national advocacy and educational organization, today released the following statement after the second round of public testimony last night on HB 4806, legislation that would address lawsuit…

Witnesses shed light on a “Web of Exploitation” in Texas’ Broken Legal System Washington, D.C. – Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), a 501(c)(4) national advocacy and educational organization, today released the following statement following the first round of public testimony this morning on HB 4806, legislation that would address lawsuit abuse in Texas: “This morning’s…

Washington, D.C. — The dark-money campaign against lawsuit abuse reform appears to be backfiring in Texas, according to public statements from Texas lawmakers. Tomorrow, the Texas House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on HB 4806, the house companion bill to SB 30, which passed out of the Senate last month.  Anonymous out-of-state groups have…

Washington, D.C. – A new memo out today from Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) reveals the disturbing tactics billboard attorneys use across states to obstruct commonsense lawsuit abuse reforms that protect consumers and small businesses. Across multiple states, including Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina, billboard attorneys have threatened reform advocates, funded dark money groups spreading…

Group’s Second Texas Television Ad Highlights Need to End Lawsuit Abuse Washington, D.C. – Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), a 501(c)(4) national advocacy and educational organization, today announced the launch of its second Texas television ad about the need  to protect consumers and end lawsuit abuse in the Lone Star State.  This new ad, “Powerhouse”,…

National Lawsuit Abuse Reform Group Launches Campaign in Fourth State Day After Federal Prosecutors Filed New Allegations Against New Orleans Billboard Attorneys in Massive Fraud Scheme Washington, D.C. – Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), a 501(c)(4) national advocacy and educational organization, is expanding into Louisiana as part of its multistate effort to protect consumers from…

The Perryman Group Study Estimates California Families Lose $8,306 Annually to Excessive Litigation; LA City Administrator has Warned City Services at Risk as Lawsuit Costs Escalate Washington, D.C. – Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), a 501(c)(4) national advocacy and educational organization, today released a study from The Perryman Group showing lawsuit abuse costs the average…

The Perryman Group Study Estimates Louisiana Families Lose $3,107 Annually to Excessive Litigation Washington, D.C. – Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), a 501(c)(4) national advocacy and educational organization, today released a study from The Perryman Group showing lawsuit abuse costs the average Louisiana family $3,107 per year. As a result of excessive litigation, Louisiana residents…