Business Community Statement on New Ad Campaign Showing 'Faces' of Illinois Lawsuit Abuse
7 October 2006 Following are statements released by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), Illinois Chamber of Commerce and Illinois Civil Justice League regarding the launch of a new Illinois advertising campaign highlighting the difficulties businesses face due to Illinois' abusive legal climate.
The commercial, called "Faces," is a series of testimonials from business owners and workers who are concerned about the ability of their own business to survive in a state ranked 45th on the list of states for having the worst legal climates in the country for business.
"These ads give a voice to the true victims of lawsuit abuse -- Illinois workers and their families," said Lisa Rickard, president of ILR. "When frivolous lawsuits threaten Illinois businesses, it is Illinois jobs in the crosshairs."
"It's no secret Illinois' business climate is suffering -- and our reputation for lawsuit abuse is a big reason why," said Doug Whitley, president of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. "These ads highlight the dramatic effect our state's broken legal system is having on employers throughout the state. The time for lawsuit reform is now."
"Plaintiffs' attorneys from around the country flock to Illinois courts to file their frivolous lawsuits -- and that has a real impact on our small business owners," said Ed Murnane, president of the Illinois Civil Justice League. "It's time for our governor and legislature to step up, do the right thing, and pass comprehensive lawsuit reforms that protect jobs and the Illinois economy."
The television and radio spot will air for two weeks beginning today in St. Louis and the southern part of the state and can be viewed at http://www.landoflawsuits.com
Source: prnewswire
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