Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) has released new survey findings concerning Californians’ perspectives on the state’s cost of living and the effects of lawsuit abuse.
According to a poll conducted by PACT, 90% of registered California voters report an increase in their overall cost of living over the past year. The survey also reveals that 72% of these voters identify “lawsuit abuse” as a significant factor contributing to rising household expenses. Furthermore, 83% of respondents express that the California Legislature should implement reforms to eliminate what is described as a “hidden tax” amounting to approximately $5,500 due to lawsuit abuse.
In the same survey, 86% of registered voters in California indicate that their state legislator should prioritize stopping lawsuit abuse over protecting personal injury lawyers. This reflects a strong voter preference for legislative reforms aimed at reducing perceived litigation abuses rather than maintaining current personal injury legal practices. The data suggests that concerns about lawsuit abuse extend beyond legal discourse and are viewed as an economic issue affecting families across California.
The PACT poll, referenced in a Tort Reform source, shows that 93% of those surveyed rate the State Legislature’s performance as “poor” or “fair” regarding efforts to control living costs for California families. This indicates widespread dissatisfaction with legislative actions on economic issues, potentially reflecting broader frustrations related to inflation, housing, healthcare, and other daily expenses. Voters appear to partly attribute these challenges to perceived legislative inaction on addressing lawsuit abuse.
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PACT is an advocacy organization dedicated to highlighting the financial and economic impacts of lawsuit abuse and advocating for legal reforms aimed at reducing consumer costs.
