Litigation is a positive force in society, providing a Iow-cost way to promote safer products and services. Businesses that complain about litigation should do something about it by sponsoring mediation and arbitration programs. The litigation explosion is warping every aspect of our society and economy. Litigation has become a lottery that enriches lawyers and litigants. But all Americans share the bill by paying higher prices for products and services.
Frivolous lawsuits clog the courts, delaying meritorious cases for years.
The jury is supposed to be the conscience of the community, but the current system keeps the jury from actually representing the community. Juries have difficulty making good decisions because of the inappropriate way jurors are selected and treated. It's a waste of time and money to have untrained jurors try to resolve complex cases. This approach plays down the huge economic costs of litigation, ranging from a loss of jobs to higher-priced cars. Litigation curbs product innovation, including improvements in product safety.