Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse of Central Texas

There are far more historians testifying for defendants in tobacco litigation than for plaintiffs. http://bit.ly/9VIRlA

Posted on Twitter about 8 hours ago

His parents must have always replaced whatever he lost so he expects the same from others. http://bit.ly/9bUki1

Posted on Twitter about 9 hours ago

An opinion on the Lohan lawsuit.. http://bit.ly/d1cfPO

Posted on Twitter about 22 hours ago

Yet another article regarding Big Oil being responsible for Katrina. Can they be liable for earthquakes too? http://bit.ly/9grU0f

Posted on Twitter about 23 hours ago

Frivolous lawsuits clog the court systems, taking time away from the "real" cases. http://bit.ly/bgiwYI

Posted on Twitter 1 day ago

Action Center

Welcome to the online headquarters of Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse of Central Texas

Thank you for visiting the online headquarters of Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) of Central Texas

We're a locally based, community coalition dedicated to raising awareness of the costs and consequences of frivolous lawsuits and how legal abuses affect our businesses and lives.

Our job is to make sure the courts are used for justice, not greed. All citizens with legitimate grievances should have the right the competent legal counsel and a fair civil justice system.

We're the leading legal watchdog in Texas. I look forward to working with you.

Best Regards

Stephanie Gibson

Executive Director
Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) of Central Texas

Newsroom

Frivolous Lawsuits

Frivolous lawsuits affect all of us. Frivolous lawsuits clog the court systems, taking time away from the "real" cases. While everyone does have the right to sue anyone else, some people take this to extremes, bringing about frivolous lawsuits in hopes of a big lawsuit payday. Frivolous lawsuits are a part of the much more complex arena of lawsuit abuse where tort reform may be needed for rational justice to take place.

http://www.personal-injury-info.net/frivolous-lawsuits.htm

March 9, 2010

The Truth About Tort Reform

If the president is serious about bipartisan health-care reform, he must include real lawsuit-abuse reform that produces savings for the American people.

According to the Harvard School of Public Health, 40 percent of medical malpractice suits filed in the U.S. are “without merit.” Yet despite the frivolous nature of many of these suits, juries often award millions of dollars to plaintiffs — and their trial lawyers. These predatory suits amount to legalized extortion and require doctors to purchase malpractice insurance at great expense. A Department of Health and Human Services study found that unlimited excessive damages add between $70 billion and $126 billion annually to health-care costs.

http://healthcare.nationalreview.com/post/?q=YzIxNzUzYjNhZmJhMzUzMDE0YzI4NzQzNWJlNmE2ZGM=

March 9, 2010

Junior Achievement names 2010 Business Hall of Fame laureates

CORPUS CHRISTI — Business astuteness, risk-taking initiative, vision and innovation, inspiring leadership and civic responsibility are synonymous with Corpus Christi Business Hall of Fame laureates. This year, Junior Achievement recognizes five individuals, including two couples, who exemplify these qualities.

http://www.caller.com/news/2010/feb/16/junior-achievement-names-2010-business-hall-of/

February 16, 2010

Up The Ladder

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, a nonprofit legal watchdog group, recently elected new officers for its board of directors. Roger Borgelt, a partner at Potts & Reilly LLP, was named chairman. Cliff Collier, dealer manager with Howdy Honda, was named vice chairman. Darryl Jordan, vice president of risk management and chief risk officer of Seton Family of Hospitals, was named secretary/treasurer. Newly joining the board is Will C. Jones IV, principal of the Jones Law Firm.

February 10, 2010

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