New Report Measures the Impact of Lawsuit Abuse Adds to the Already High Cost of Living in California
By Victor Gomez
Executive Director,
Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse
It seems the buzzword captivating Americans these days is “affordability”. Yet everywhere you go, prices still seem to be increasing here in California. We’re all seeking relief from the high costs of living, with no end in sight. This trend is already being compounded by a hidden cost driver known as the “tort tax”, which this year totals $2,567 for each Californian. This number represents the hidden tax and the extra burden every Californian pays per year to compensate for California’s overly litigious climate. Along with high costs, lawsuit abuse also leads to 850,915 jobs lost throughout the state, which notably already has the highest tax rates and unemployment rates in the nation.
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The “tort tax” bill won’t pass. You know why? Because people realize that this bill seeks to let people off the hook who intentionally or negligently harm others. Why do cities have to pay a chunk of this? Because they don’t adequately train their enforcers to act properly and within constituional limits. People have to hire lawyers and insurance companies have to pay claims to VICTIMS because people are irresponsible and negligent.