Protecting American Consumers Together

09/18/2026

Washington city officials are sounding the alarm—again.

This time, leaders in Newcastle say rising liability costs are pulling taxpayer dollars away from roads, public safety, and community services.

State lawmakers need to listen.
https://protectingamericanconsumers.org/2026/09/16/washington-city-officials-sound-the-alarm-on-liability-costs-again

09/18/2026

Billboard lawyers spent an estimated $132M flooding Nevada with more than 1.6M ads in a single year.

PACT’s first Nevada video exposes where that money leads—and how lawsuit abuse costs households an estimated $4,600 annually.

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New video exposes the lavish lifestyles of Nevada billboard lawyers, asks who is really paying the price.

09/18/2026

The shocking truth behind Nevada's billboard lawyers.

They get rich. You get the bill.

Watch "Lifestyles of the Nevada Billboard Lawyers"

09/17/2026

When outside companies fund lawsuits for a cut of the settlement, consumers deserve to know who stands to profit—and whether that money can influence how their case is handled or settled.

Texas justices are considering new transparency rules.

Texas is moving closer to requiring disclosure of outside finance in litigation, even after a committee recommended against it last summer.

09/16/2026

Colorado drivers have seen auto insurance rates rise 57% since 2020.

A local contractor calls on Congress to back bipartisan reforms targeting frivolous lawsuits and fraud while protecting legitimate accident victims.

More from The Denver Post ⤵️

“Frivolous lawsuits, fraudulent accident claims, and excessive settlements add costs throughout the insurance system.”

09/16/2026

“Higher jury verdicts increase the lawyers’ cut of settlements, which incentivizes them to cheat.”

—Dr. Mark Hanson in Texas Insider
Inflated bills can drive up verdicts and legal fees. Injured consumers deserve a system based on real medical costs.

More than 20 years ago, Texas fixed a problem that was plaguing the Healthcare Industry: runaway Medical Malpractice Laws...

09/15/2026

More than 200 companies say it's “inexplicable” that federal courts don't require disclosure of who funds lawsuits behind the scenes.

They want one nationwide rule so judges and the public know who has a financial stake in a case.

Insurance companies and major corporations, including those targeted in cases backed by litigation funders, called Monday for disclosure of the investments.

09/15/2026

Personal injury lawsuits are up 70% over the last decade.

PACT's Lauren Zelt joined Just The News to explain how predatory lawsuit lending, inflated medical bills, and Wall Street investment exploit injured consumers and raise costs for everyone.

Watch ⬇️

"Personal injury lawsuits have increased by 70% in the last decade." Lauren Zelt, Executive Director of Protecting American Consumers Together, explains how predatory lending practices, inflated medical bills, and Wall Street securitization of legal debts exploit vulnerable clients while increasing....

09/11/2026

“Affordable insurance is getting further out of reach. I’m concerned by the impact staged accidents and lawsuit abuse have on insurance prices and family budgets.”

A Williamson County commissioner on why tort reform matters for Tennessee. Via Williamson Herald

Before serving as a Williamson County Commissioner, I spent years as a small-business owner and building contractor. That experience taught me a simple lesson: every dollar matters. When the cost

09/10/2026

After years of litigation and lasting injuries, this Texas accident victim says they were left with just $1,077.80 from a $42,500 settlement.

$17,000 went to the attorney. Over $24,000 went to law firm expenses and medical bills.

The personal injury system failed them.