Did these suits actually happen?
Were any of the suits dismissed?
Why does lawsuit abuse exist?
Why does it cost everyone so much?
What can be done about lawsuit abuse?

Did these suits actually happen?

Believe it or not, these suits are real cases...and they can happen today in California unless we reform the system.
Were any of the suits dismissed?

Although many of these cases were eventually dismissed,they all cost the defendants time, money and emotional stress.
Why does lawsuit abuse exist?

Too often when people get hurt - no matter what the reason - they hire a certain kind of personal injury lawyer who looks for someone to sue. Under our legal system, it costs nothing for irresponsible people to file frivolous lawsuits hoping to get a large money award or settlement. Most personal injury trial lawyers take cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning the attorney get one-third or more of any money awarded.

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Why does it cost everyone so much?

Even if you beat a junk lawsuit filed against you, you lose time and money defending yourself. If you become the target of a junk lawsuit, whatever the reason, you have to respond. Then the costs will begin to add up: lawyer fees, time spent in court, etc. - costs that can destroy a family's savings, or a small business's financial future. And the costs of litigation get passed along to consumers in the end.
What can be done about lawsuit abuse?

Our legal system is being crushed under the weight of lawsuit abuse. What is needed is simple: a balanced liability system that protects consumers while encouraging businesses to grow.

That's why small business owners, taxpayers, consumers, retirees, and working families are joining Orange County Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse to reform the system.

We need your help to stop lawsuit abuse.  Please call us today.

Background
Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) was formed in the fall of 1993 as a California corporation to combat the current bureaucracy that perpetuates the state's costly avalanche of lawsuits. This grassroots organization was formed in response to a civil justice system that encourages both people to sue and lawyers to take advantage of victims. Our leadership is a group of small business and professional people from the greater Orange County area who are all united in our passion for meaningful reform of an out-of-control civil litigation system. We believe that tort reform has not been adequately addressed by our lawmakers because of the influence of special interest groups on the legislative process. We feel the public must become engaged in the debate over legal reform before California can solve it's lawsuit crisis.

Mission Statement
CALA's mission is to educate the public about the impact of lawsuit abuse on consumers and California's economy, thereby creating a climate for change.

Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) is a nonprofit corporation. Contributions or gifts to CALA are not deductible as charitable contributions. However, they may be deductible as a business expense as indicated under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Checks should be made payable to Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA). You may also donate with your credit card via PayPal. Thank you.

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