U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform News

Companies Fear Coronavirus Liability Lawsuits. So Far, Few Exist

Businesses are urging U.S. lawmakers to shield companies from what they fear could be a flood of lawsuits by workers and consumers blaming employers for exposing them to the new coronavirus. But so far, court records show few such cases …

ILR’s Top 10 Most Ridiculous Lawsuits of 2013

The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) announced the results of a survey of the top 10 most ridiculous lawsuits of 2013. “Whether cringe-worthy or laugh-out-loud ridiculous, ask yourself: ‘Is this really what we want our legal system to …

Almost 90% of Voters Believe ‘Meritless’ Lawsuits are a Serious Problem

Close to 90 percent of voters who cast ballots in Tuesday’s election believe there are too many “meritless” lawsuits, while eight out of ten want the next Congress to continue reforming the legal system, according to a report released by …