Taxpayers Protection Alliance says most California voters link lawsuit abuse to rising family costs

Taxpayers Protection Alliance announced on X that a bipartisan poll found 72% of California voters believe lawsuit abuse is a major factor driving up costs for families, with hidden expenses exceeding $8,000 per household annually. The group called for meaningful tort reform.

According to The Center Square, a bipartisan poll conducted by Protecting American Consumers Together found that 72% of California voters see lawsuit abuse as a major factor driving up the cost of living for families in the state. The survey revealed concerns cut across party lines, with both Democrats and Republicans identifying legal system abuse as a significant contributor to rising household expenses. The poll underscores a growing perception that unchecked litigation is linked to California’s affordability crisis, putting pressure on lawmakers to act.

The Center Square reports that 83% of California voters surveyed want lawmakers to address lawsuit abuse, and 86% think legislators should prioritize curbing abusive lawsuits over defending personal injury attorneys. This strong majority includes voters who have previously hired personal injury lawyers, indicating support for reform extends beyond those unaffected by litigation. The findings suggest broad public backing for legislative changes to reduce legal costs and support economic relief for California families.

The Center Square cites research from the Perryman Group estimating that lawsuit abuse imposes more than $8,300 in hidden costs on the average California household each year. These costs are driven by higher premiums for health and auto insurance, as well as increased prices for everyday goods and services linked to litigation risk. California leads the nation in per-household legal cost burdens, intensifying calls for meaningful tort reform to ease the state’s affordability crisis.

According to its official website, the Taxpayers Protection Alliance is a nonpartisan nonprofit advocacy group dedicated to defending taxpayers from hidden fees, government waste, and abusive litigation practices that drive up costs. TPA advances transparency and accountability at all levels of government and regularly supports reform efforts to curb predatory lawsuits and legal system abuses. The organization’s educational and policy initiatives focus on exposing the true cost of litigation for families and businesses nationwide, including in states like California.