Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch

Rampant lawsuit abuse is forcing many Louisiana small businesses to relocate or shut down. As we look to the next legislative session in 2025, we must advocate to our legislators to create a more balanced legal system for our state. Support LLAW in advocating for necessary reforms in 2025.

Louisiana’s small businesses are being targeted with frivolous lawsuits. Despite a disappointing legislative session, our fight for legal reforms is far from over. We must continue to carry the torch and push for change in 2025 to protect these businesses and foster a fairer environment. Stand with LLAW and join the movement for change.

The Louisiana legal system has been plagued by excessive trial expenses funded by third party litigation funding for years. This rampant lawsuit abuse damages the livelihood of Louisianans and the success of our small businesses. The citizens of Louisiana must make our voices heard: become a member of the movement today by visiting LLAW.org.

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In a press conference on Tuesday, Landry announced his veto of House Bill 423, authored by Rep. Michael Melerine (R-Shreveport), which would have allowed jurors in civil cases to know the actual amounts paid to plaintiffs’ medical providers by insurance companies.

Louisiana governor vetoes bill aimed at moderating medical damages calculations in civil suits Louisiana’s insurance commissioner is calling for a special legislative session on legal reforms in the wake of Gov. Jeff Landry vetoing a bill favored by business groups that would have clarified medical payment amounts used to determine civil damages awards.

''The bill passed with bipartisan support and would have addressed the heart of the automobile insurance crisis,” - Rep. Melerine

Landry vetoes lawsuit limits BY TYLER BRIDGES and JAMES FINNStaff writers Gov. Jeff Landry sided wi

We will continue to fight for legal reform — join us by visiting www.LLAW.org.

Disappointed in Gov. Landry’s veto of Rep. Melerine’s collateral source bill that would have brought more needed transparency to our system. Read our full statement here.

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We are hopeful Gov. Landry will sign this important transparency legislation. All Louisianans deserve to know who is bankrolling lawsuits against them.

Louisiana bill regulating litigation financing awaits Landry's decision (The Center Square) — A bill regulating the practice of third-party litigation funding from foreign entities and wealth funds was sent to the governor's desk last week.

Please contact Gov. Landry TODAY & ask him to sign this important transparency legislation — Louisiana needs legal reform NOW!

https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/form/home/4

Op-Ed: Landry needs to sign House Bill 423 into law The Louisiana Legislature recently wrapped up its third session of the year. After two special sessions focusing on redistricting and crime, respectively, this regular session was touted as the forum

ICYMI: Rep. Melerine broke down session & his HB 423 addressing the collateral source rule with Brian Haldane on Talk 107.3 this morning. This transparency legislation is important in addressing insurance availability/affordability. We need Gov. Landry to sign HB 423 into law!

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Thank you, Rep. Melerine - we will keep up the pressure for Gov. Landry to sign this important transparency legislation into law!

Today, LLAW issued a statement urging Gov. Landry to sign Rep. Melerine’s HB 423, a key measure to help address our crisis & bring into alignment w/other states.

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Thank you Sen. Stine, Rep. Chenevert, Rep. Firment & all who supported this bill. We urge Gov. Landry to sign this important legislation into law!

Louisiana Gov. Gets Bill Regulating Lawsuit Funding Business (2) A Louisiana bill to regulate the litigation finance industry is headed to Gov. Jeff Landry’s desk for signature after clearing the state’s legislature.

We join in asking to sign these important legal reforms to bring more to our legal system.
Please email Gov. Landry to let him know Louisiana needs legal reform NOW!

https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/form/home/4

5-30-24 Commissioner Temple Issues Statement Encouraging Governor Landry to Sign Bills in Auto Insurance Reform Package Our state remains mired in a crisis of availability and affordability in the auto insurance market. With only a few days left in this Legislative Session, there has not been significant legislation enacted to address this issue.

“This will allow Louisiana's legal system to operate more like the states we are competing with to attract insurance companies on a daily basis." — Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple

Prospects for tort reform dim as Louisiana session enters home stretch (The Center Square) – With the Louisiana legislative session in its final days, a package of tort reform measures designed to help lower property and auto insurance rates remains in

Please contact Gov. Landry TODAY & ask for his help in lowering the costs of goods & services for all of us. Louisiana needs legal reform NOW!

https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/form/home/4

Business groups urge Louisiana Senate leaders to jumpstart stalled tort-reform bills A coalition of Louisiana business groups is urging state Senate leaders to break a legislative logjam that has kept a pair of tort-reform bills stalled in the Senate Judiciary A committee.

Please contact Gov. Landry TODAY and ask him to sign this important bill into law!

Senate panel puts the brakes on 2 key tort reforms that sailed through Louisiana House
Michael Melerine for State Representative Emily Morrow Chenevert Renee Stelly Amar

Senate panel puts the brakes on 2 key tort reforms that sailed through Louisiana House Two key Louisiana tort-reform bills remained stalled in Senate Judiciary Committee A this week even after they overwhelmingly passed the state House of Representatives in March.

Thank you Gabe Firment for fighting to bring more & to our legal system!

Michael Melerine for State Representative has hit the ground running as a champion for legal reform - we appreciate your leadership!

Louisiana's legal system is being compromised by Third-Party Litigation Funding, where donors finance lawsuits to claim a portion of the plaintiff's winnings. This practice distorts justice and undermines fairness in our courts. Our elected officials must champion bills to address this unethical issue and bring integrity back to our judicial system. Let's call for action and put an end to this skewed legal landscape.

Exceptionally high "nuclear verdicts" targeting job creaters are on the rise. Last year, every Louisiana citizen paid a hidden "tort tax" of nearly $1,000 as a result. reforms are working in other states. Louisiana needs legal reform -- NOW!
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ICYMI: Rep. Jack McFarland talks legal reform with Brian Haldane on Talk 107.3 last Friday.

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Jack McFarland, 05-10-24 - Talk 107.3FM Want to see what's going on in the Baton Rouge area? Check in with Talk 107.3 and discover more with your favorite host.

“…there's one thing I know, one thing we have to bring forward great change is insurance reform and tort reform." Emily Morrow Chenevert Michael Melerine for State Representative

Several Louisiana tort reform measures remain stalled in the Senate (The Center Square) – Two bills that would help cool Louisiana's red-hot litigation climate passed with big majorities in the House of Representatives and are in a holding pattern in

Louisiana's legal system is still grappling with a surge in frivolous lawsuits, causing costs to soar for small businesses and forcing some to leave the state. To keep our businesses thriving, we need legislators to take action and reform our legal system. It's time for them to stand up for our small business owners and work towards a fairer Louisiana.

ICYMI: Sen. Adam Bass talks about the need for legal reform in Louisiana on Talk 107.3 this morning.

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