As if the lengthy list of frivolous lawsuits did not already demonstrate the dire need for lawsuit abuse reform, we can now tack on the ridiculous $54 million trouser trial that was brought to an end yesterday morning. Though the Chung family, owners of Custom Cleaners, emerged from the trial victorious, the ordeal revealed a number of problems with the American tort system that cannot be ignored. Read more
On May 2, 2007, PointofLaw contributor Ted Frank posted comments regarding our most recent PRI study Jackpot Justice. The following is our point-by-point response to Mr. Frank's comments.
