Institute for Legal Reform

West Virginia's Lawsuit Climate

According to a recent survey, West Virginia's lawsuit climate has been rated as the most abusive in the country.  

A reputation like this wasn't earned overnight — and it won't be fixed quickly. 

That's why it's important that West Virginia's leaders continue to fight for meaningful reforms to the state's legal system. 

Why? 

For one thing, the state's lawsuit climate may discourage businesses from creating new jobs here in West Virginia. In fact, almost two-thirds (67%) of survey respondents say that "the litigation environment in a state is likely to impact important business decisions" such as where to locate or do business. 

Right now, West Virginia needs more jobs — not more lawsuits.

West Virginia Faces of Lawsuit Abuse

Lawsuit abuse impacts West Virginia employers, consumers, families — and communities. Watch the following video to view one West Virginia county that was victimized by lawsuit abuse:

Sign the Petition to End Lawsuit Abuse

Join our effort to stop lawsuit abuse! Please sign our petition today:

By signing this petition, I acknowledge that I support common sense lawsuit reforms to protect American employers, consumers and families from the threat of lawsuit abuse.  Right now, we need more jobs -- not more lawsuits:

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