Why Republicans Want To Ban Class Action Lawsuits
March 10, 2017
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as posted by the channelCorporations continue to consolidate their power over the American people. Cenk Uygur, host of The Young Turks, breaks it down. Tell us what you think in the comment section below.
“There are two major laws that Congress is working to pass that would make it more difficult for an American to sue a corporation, The Consumerist reported.
H.R. 985, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act is akin to an Erin Brockovich killer. The first of the two laws, would make it more difficult for American’s to file class action lawsuits against a corporation, the Center for American Progress explains. The law would put restrictions on the criteria for people banding together for a class action suit. It also would complicate and delay any payments for an attorney representing the clients. Such an act would make it risky for any lawyer to take on a case to help someone hurt by a corporation. According to CAP, Vice President Mike Pence has been seeking laws like this for years…
H.R. 720 the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act would require federal judges penalize or otherwise discipline any attorney that brings what they consider to be a “frivolous lawsuit.” Currently, this decision is left up to the judge’s discretion.”*
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