Topics:
January 16, 2025
Georgia News
Small business owners applaud governor's call for tort reform
NFIB State Director Hunter Loggins released this statement today about Gov. Brian Kemp’s call for new laws to stop lawsuit abuse in Georgia:
“Our small business members appreciate Governor Kemp’s call for legislation to stop lawsuit abuse in Georgia.
“Lawsuit abuse hurts all of us. A 2024 study by The Perryman Group for NFIB and Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) found that excessive lawsuits in Georgia – the ‘tort tax’ – cost a family of four an average of $5,592 a year and caused the loss of 137,658 jobs across the state.
“Georgia’s legal system has gotten worse over the years. This is bad news for everyone, but small businesses are hit the hardest. Unlike big companies, small businesses don’t have extra money or big legal teams to fight off unfair claims. A single frivolous lawsuit could force a small business to close.
“That’s why NFIB applauds Governor Kemp for prioritizing lawsuit abuse in this year’s session of the General Assembly.”
State:
Get to know NFIB
NFIB is a member-driven organization advocating on behalf of small and independent businesses nationwide.
Related Articles
Related
July 1, 2026
NFIB Urges Congress to Stop Tax Hikes on Small Business During U.S. Senate Hearing
NFIB legal expert Beth Milito testifies about how reducing tax burdens can facilitate growth in the small business economy.
Read More
Related
June 30, 2026
Legal Alert – How the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) Affects Small Businesses Nationwide
The California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) is driving a growing number of lawsuits involving everyday technology used by businesses.
Read More
Related
June 29, 2026
Best Hiring Practices for Small Business
The NFIB Small Business Legal Center’s blog covers potential changes to federal discrimination laws and best practices for hiring teenage workers.
Read More
Related
June 29, 2026
Candidates Endorsed by the NFIB Georgia PAC Sweep the Primary Runoff
Contests included legislative races and two seats on the state Supreme Court.
Read More