Lawsuits, Public Opinion, Tort System Costs

• Facts About Civil Litigation in Illinois and the United States - Case filings in tort, med mal, product liability, securities class actions; few sue, most settle.

• Jury Verdicts – Consistent and Conservative - Jury verdicts in tort, medical malpractice, product liability; competence, fairness of juries

• Public in Illinois and Across U.S. Reject Extremist “Tort Reform” Agenda - Election results, polls

• Debunking Myths About Tort System Costs - Tillinghast numbers, "tort tax"