Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse - California

California small businesses are under attack from abusive ADA lawsuits that often prioritize quick settlements over real accessibility improvements.

This week, CALA Executive Director Victor Gomez joined California Insider with The Epoch Times to discuss Senate Bill 84 — legislation aimed at creating a fair “notice and cure” process that gives business owners an opportunity to fix violations before being dragged into costly litigation.

Accessibility matters. Compliance matters. But California’s current system is being exploited in ways that hurt family-owned businesses, restaurants, retailers, and local job creators across our state.

SB 84 is about restoring balance, protecting accessibility rights, and stopping lawsuit abuse.

Watch the full interview here:
https://californiainsider.com/california-news/videos/california-insider-show/the-ada-loophole-flooding-california-with-lawsuits-who-is-being-targeted-6025485

The ADA Loophole Flooding California With Lawsuits: Who Is Being Targeted? | California Insider undefined

California has long prided itself on leading the nation in advancing civil rights and accessibility for individuals with disabilities ….

Opinion: AB 2190 misses the mark on accessibility — and risks fueling lawsuits Legislation to address website accessibility under the Unruh Civil Rights Act risks opening the door to lawsuits and raising costs to consumers.

“TPLF fuels the wave of frivolous litigation that raises costs across the economy, leaving families with less money in their pockets and fewer opportunities to get ahead while these wealthy outside investors earn millions in tax-free profits,” said Victor Gomez, executive director of Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA)

Third-Party Lawsuit Funding Costs U.S. Economy Billions, Report Finds – DC Journal - InsideSources As the Trump administration makes lowering costs for American families a central goal of its economic agenda, a growing body of research is pointing to a

“A fair and balanced legal system should promote accountability, impartial justice, and economic prosperity, not enrich the trial bar at the expense of working Americans.”

Tort Tax is a Burden We All Share New Report Measures the Impact of Lawsuit Abuse in California

Californians are well aware of the rising cost of living. Housing, energy, food, and taxes dominate kitchen-table conversations across the state. But there is another cost burden most families never see on a bill or ballot — a hidden “tort tax” that quietly drains our economy, raises prices, and undermines job growth.

A new 2025 economic impact report by The Perryman Group, one of the nation’s most respected economic modeling firms..https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6816b81e37deb72d32ac2542/t/6967d362a930d6368d492da8/1768412002549/Perryman+Impact+of+Third+Party+Litigation+Funding+on+US+Consumers+12+19+2025.pdf

Tort Tax is a Burden We All Share
New Report Measures the Impact of Lawsuit Abuse in California

Today, Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) released its latest Economic Impact of Lawsuit Abuse report, revealing that every Californian pays a $2,567 hidden “tort tax” due to excessive litigation. This number represents the hidden tax and the extra burden every Californian pays per year to compensate for California’s overly litigious climate.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6816b81e37deb72d32ac2542/t/6984e7ae4c7b08502786a93f/1770317742180/Perryman+Impact+of+Tort+Reform+2025+FINAL.pdf

https://www.ocregister.com/2026/01/31/californias-lawsuit-loansharks-when-hedge-funds-profit-from-trauma/

California’s lawsuit loansharks: When hedge funds profit from trauma Wall Street hedge funds shouldn’t be able to bet on lawsuit outcomes like they bet on a stock.

A new report shows how third-party litigation financing is driving up costs for American consumers and families more than..

Report: Third-party litigation funding affects affordability WASHINGTON – A new report shows how third-party litigation financing is driving up costs for American consumers and families more than $600 per household annually when affordability remains a top