Mary Lau, president of the Retail Association of Nevada, stated that businesses in Nevada are confronting "an unprecedented number of meritless lawsuits" that "do nothing to protect their customers" and only serve to enrich attorneys. Lau expressed her concerns in a press release dated March 18.
A recent report by the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has examined the political contributions of New Jersey's top twenty plaintiff's law firms. The findings revealed that these firms collectively donated over $2 million to politicians and political action committees (PACs). ATRA President Sherman "Tiger" Joyce expressed concerns about the potential influence of these donations on legislative and judicial decisions. The report was released on March 21.
Bankrate has reported that drivers in Nevada are paying an average of $973 per year for minimum coverage auto insurance and $2,779 for full coverage. These rates are significantly higher than the national average, which stands at $2,014 annually for full coverage and $622 for minimum.