Rep. Mike Collins, representing Georgia’s 10th Congressional District, expressed his support for legal reforms aimed at curbing lawsuit abuse, reducing inflated damages, and stabilizing insurance costs. This statement was made on the Protecting America’s Consumers and Taxpayers (PACT) website on February 5.
“Georgia’s current legal environment, plagued by frivolous lawsuits, inflated damages, and nuclear verdicts,” said Collins, U.S. Representative. “Driving up insurance premiums and the cost of goods and services. Governor Brian Kemp’s comprehensive tort reform package strikes the right balance.”
According to a letter posted on PACT’s website, Governor Brian Kemp’s tort reform package seeks to address rising insurance costs by prohibiting attorneys from using “anchoring” tactics. These tactics involve tying damages to unrelated, emotionally charged examples such as fighter pilot or professional athlete salaries. The reforms aim to ensure that damages reflect actual costs incurred, thereby protecting both plaintiffs and consumers from unnecessary financial strain. Additional measures target predatory third-party litigation funding (TPLF) and promote liability fairness to support businesses and taxpayers…