New Jersey Legislature
In a report that primarily focuses on courts, New Jersey is an exception due to the legislature’s focus on drastically
Minnesota Supreme Court/Twin Cities
Making its first appearance on the Judicial Hellholes list in 2018, the Twin Cities continue to move in a troubling
Oklahoma
Once a national leader in enacting fair and balanced civil justice reform for plaintiffs and defendants, Oklahoma, regrettably, has become
Cook, Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois
The powerful plaintiffs’ bar continues to dominate Cook, Madison and St. Clair Counties, and the legal climate has further deteriorated
2019-2020 Executive Summary
The 2019 – 2020 Judicial Hellholes report shines its brightest spotlight on 10 jurisdictions, courts or legislatures that have earned reputations as Judicial Hellholes. Some are known for allowing innovative lawsuits to proceed or for welcoming litigation tourism, and in all of them state leadership seems eager to expand civil liability at every given opportunity.
Georgia
Conditions in the “Peach State” have rapidly deteriorated over the past few years to the point that the state has
City of St. Louis, Missouri
The City of St. Louis is gaining a reputation as a favorite forum for those filing mass tort cases. According
Louisiana
The Bayou State continues to climb up the Judicial Hellholes list, due to the costly combination of former plaintiffs’ attorney
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas remains the center of the universe for pharmaceutical litigation and for good reason. Johnson & Johnson
California
Though it was last year’s No. 1 Judicial Hellhole, California’s courts and legislature continue to look for novel ways to expand
New York City
As New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) continues to promote New York as a business-friendly state, the litigation and regulatory
