The Atlanta Journal-Constitution recently quoted the governor as saying that current laws “drive up the price of insurance and stop new, good-paying jobs from ever coming to the communities that need them the most.”

Kemp didn’t offer any specifics but said, “Our judicial system should not favor one party over the other …. Our laws should not put their thumb on the scale for the accused or the accuser. And our business environment should help businesses start, operate and grow — not incentivize higher prices, smaller payrolls, and more red tape.”

NFIB State Director Hunter Loggins says stopping lawsuit abuse will be one of our top legislative priorities in 2024.

“Small businesses can’t afford teams of lawyers to handle every nuisance claim that comes up,” he said. “The cost of defending itself against just one frivolous claim can be enough to put a small business out of business.

“We look forward to working with Governor Kemp and legislative leaders on commonsense reforms that create a level playing field for small businesses.”

Tell us your stories! Help us show legislators what’s at stake for Georgia’s job creators by telling us how lawsuit abuse has impacted your small businesses. Contact Hunter Loggins or Grassroots Manager Blake Glinn.