Lawsuit abuse is a hidden tax on small businesses in Alabama. Fixing these problems is not only about making the legal system work correctly — it is about relieving small businesses from unfair financial burdens.
In Alabama, the financial impact of lawsuit abuse leads to the loss of nearly 35,000 jobs across industries and adds up to $2.3 billion lost in personal income.
Lawsuit abuse in Alabama costs the average Alabamian $731 per year and the average family $1,016 per year.
Impose reporting requirements on companies financing lawsuits
Protect employers who admit fault in direct negligence cases by limiting the claims a defendant can file for the case
Reduce defendants’ liability in cases involving independent contractors
Ensure cases are considered in the counties where accidents take place
Restrict advertisements from stating payouts received in lawsuits unless using the exact amount awarded from the settlement
Allow evidence of seatbelt use to be admissible in personal injury cases
Restrict medical bill expenses to verified payments or reasonably estimated amounts
Cap emotional and distress damages to $1 million
Assert that experts testifying must meet national standards to permit their testimony in court
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