The Myth of the Frivolous Lawsuit
The insurance lobby and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have spent more than $200 million on advertising that maligns personal injury attorneys and creates the myth that frivolous lawsuits are rampant.
Unfortunately, cases like the $67 million pants lawsuit where a Washington, D.C. judge sued a dry cleaner for losing his favorite pair of pants, help keep the myth alive.
Fortunately, there are people trying to tell the other side of the story. InjuryBoard has produced a video called "Mr. Fancy Pants," the first in a series that examines the realities of the American civil justice system. The video, available on YouTube, is a powerful counterpoint to the tort reform movement.