Washington’s Legal Climate Among 10 Worst in Nation
State comment on Judicial Hellholes report
State comment on Judicial Hellholes report
American Tort Reform Foundation’s annual “Judicial Hellholes” report has named New York City the 2nd worst “Judicial Hellhole” in the nation.
“We call on the General Assembly to restore balance to the Show Me state’s litigation environment by prioritizing tort reform.”
According to the report’s findings:
• Excessive litigation on the St. Louis economy has resulted in a loss of more than 28,800 jobs annually.
• Statewide, that number jumps to more than 62,000 with each Missourian paying a $1,095 “tort tax” each year.
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The state ranked 10th on the list in part because of “nuclear verdicts.”
The ranking highlights ongoing problems in its civil justice system that hurt individuals and small businesses.
The state ranked No. 3 on the list because of issues concerning ongoing asbestos litigation.
Michigan named 8th worst judicial hellhole in the U.S.
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