Washington, D.C. — Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) issued the following statement after Utah lawmakers declined to advance SB 211 out of the Legislature this session: “Utah lawmakers recognized that SB 211 would have been a step backward for consumers and families across the state,” said Lauren Zelt, Executive Director, PACT. “Lawsuit abuse already drives…

Voters Across Party Lines Say Cost of Living Is Rising — Strong Majorities Back Reforms to Address Lawsuit Costs and Lower Premiums

Washington, D.C. — This week, Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), a national advocacy and educational organization dedicated to protecting plaintiffs, victims, and consumers through a fair and transparent legal system, hosted the inaugural PACT Summit: Protecting Consumers from Lawsuit Abuse at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. More than 100 guests convened for a full day of programming…

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 new billboard campaign in New York highlighting how billboard lawyers drive up costs for hardworking families while enriching themselves. The two…

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 new statewide television ad campaign in New York highlighting how staged accidents, insurance fraud, and billboard lawyers drive up costs…

Washington, D.C. — Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), a national organization dedicated to standing up for plaintiffs, victims, and consumers to ensure that they can access a fair and transparent legal system, today releases Episode Four of “Consumer Talk” — a recurring video series explaining America’s civil justice system. The fourth episode in “Consumer Talk”…

Washington, D.C. — In just one year, millions of American consumers have engaged with Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) as it has exposed how lawsuit abuse undermines access to justice for victims, raises everyday costs for families, and advances meaningful legal reforms across the country. Since its launch one year ago, PACT has rapidly built a national presence…

Washington, D.C. – Today, Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) Executive Director Lauren Zelt published a guest essay in Newsday examining how rampant lawsuit abuse and insurance fraud have driven New York’s auto insurance costs to the highest levels in the nation — raising everyday costs for families, workers, and small businesses across the state. Read…

New York Governor Outlines Multi-Pronged Approach to Lowering Costs, Protecting Consumers in the Empire State Washington, D.C. –  Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), a national organization dedicated to standing up for plaintiffs, victims, and consumers to ensure they can access a fair and transparent legal process, today released the following statement regarding New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s efforts…

“Behind the Settlement: What Really Happens After You Hire a Billboard Lawyer” Released Today from Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) Washington, D.C. – Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), a national organization dedicated to standing up for plaintiffs, victims, and consumers to ensure they can access a fair and transparent legal process, today released a new…