Florida's Legal System Abuse: A Growing Concern for the Nation

Florida's Legal System Abuse at JIF 2022

Florida took center stage at JIF 2022, as a group of panelists discussed growing courtroom costs and the rise of legal system abuse.

The Factors Contributing to Legal System Abuse

Ronna Ruppelt, CEO of CLM & Claims Pages, identified several factors contributing to legal system abuse, including social inflation, nuclear verdicts, third-party litigation funding, tort reform pullback, cost shifting schemes, and attorney advertising.

The Impact of Legal System Abuse on Florida

The panel analyzed the general landscape of these issues and how Florida became the epicenter of many of these issues. They noted that in Florida, roof and windshield claims are part of this cottage industry, driven by plaintiff fee recoveries more than the subject of the litigation itself.