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Frivolous Lawsuits Quotes

On legal reform and the cost of needless litigation.

Complaints about frivolous lawsuits usually come from people describing their effect on small business owners, doctors, or everyday citizens footing a hidden cost. One connected page is Calum Scott.

Our health care system is the finest in the world, but we still have too many uninsured Americans, too high prices for prescription drugs, and too many frivolous lawsuits driving our physicians out of state or out of business.

Quotes by Judy Biggert

Lawsuits - and frivolous lawsuits - are just sapping the life out of the people who perform the services and deliver the goods for the rest of the citizenry in the State of Montana.

Quotes by Conrad Burns

This week I was proud to join with my colleagues to help pass two important, common-sense pieces of legislation that will limit the frivolous lawsuits by trial attorneys and personal injury lawyers that clog our courts and hurt our small...

Quotes by Bob Ney

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is typically quoted talking about frivolous lawsuits?
Mostly lawmakers and public officials describing the effect of excess litigation on healthcare providers and small business owners.
What harm do these quotes attribute to such lawsuits?
They point to rising costs, clogged courts, and businesses forced to close or relocate under the pressure of legal expenses.
Do these quotes support specific legislation?
Yes, one references passing legislation intended to limit certain types of claims brought by attorneys against small businesses.
Is this topic connected to healthcare policy?
Yes, one quote ties frivolous lawsuits directly to rising prescription costs and gaps in health coverage.
Are there related pages on public policy figures?
Yes, see Donald E Graham for another perspective connected to public commentary.

The lawmakers quoted here tend to frame reform as protection for the people delivering goods and services rather than an attack on the courts themselves. Related pages: Donald E Graham and Bruce Campbell.