Pool store owners "goosed" then sued

 
The Chamber's Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) has added three new "faces" to its nationwide public awareness campaign to highlight the high costs of lawsuit abuse.

On www.facesoflawsuitabuse.org/, launched by ILR a year ago, small business owners tell their stories about frivolous lawsuits that have eaten into their bottom line, damaged their reputation, or forced layoffs. Their stories are told in print and by video. Visitors to the Web site can also get the latest news and statistics about lawsuit abuse and information on how to help rein in aggressive trial lawyers.

"Americans need to know that millions of people are directly affected by frivolous lawsuits, and that it's time to change our lawsuit culture," says ILR President Lisa Rickard. "This campaign is not only about showing stories of people hurt by lawsuit abuse; it's also about giving people the power to stand up and speak out."

The newly added stories feature a small business sued because of a wild goose in front of its store, a volunteer youth baseball coach who was sued by the parents of an injured player, and an 11-year-old girl who was hit by–and sued by–an adult cyclist.

Tell your own story or learn more about lawsuit abuse.