Tell Missouri Lawmakers to Pass Legal System Abuse Reform Measures

Urge your legislators to pass these critical reforms as quickly as possible.

We need your voice!

Send a letter today urging your legislators to pass these critical reforms as quickly as possible.

The Problem

Ongoing legal system abuse continues to threaten Missouri’s economy. Every year, the average Missouri family pays a hidden “tort tax” of $3,554 due to excessive litigation.

– Foreign Litigation Financing: Currently, outside investors can finance commercial lawsuits in our state for a share of the profit. This turns our justice system into an investment platform for people who have no stake in Missouri.

– The Settlement Loophole: Trial lawyers are exploiting a loophole in a 2017 law by issuing “untimed demands”—demands without response deadlines. This avoids structured negotiations and drives up insurance premiums for all of us.

Why It Matters

When our legal system is treated like a casino, everyone loses. The continued abuse of the system leads to:
– Higher Costs: Missourians pay more for goods, services, and insurance.
– Job Loss: Our state loses over 65,000 jobs annually due to the unstable legal climate.
– Less Fairness: Justice should be about the facts of a case, not a return on investment for a global financier.

What Needs to Happen

We need to protect the integrity of our judicial system. Tell your lawmakers to support SB 881/HB 3205 to stop foreign commercial lawsuit lending and SB 1120/HB 2927 to close the settlement demands loophole.