Legal Reform Seen as Key to Economic Growth in Louisiana

Melissa Landry of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch has a piece on the impact of Louisiana’s lawsuit-happy culture on the state’s economy.  According to Landry, abusive litigation hits state businesses with $1.1 billion per year in legal expenses and costs the state 50,000 jobs.  Three out of four Louisianans support reforms to limit lawsuit abuse, but until action is taken Louisiana will “continue to leave jobs and opportunities on the table,” according to Landry.