" Cory Lidle's widow was slapped with $80,000 judgement to repay Cirrus' court fees after losing the battle against them for $50 mln. Her lawyer called it a "double injustice". Of course the $80 K is a relative chump change compared to what was in stake in this trial and what lawyers' fees were. "
....and even though Cirrus 'won'....how much did defending their company ultimately cost them - and the consumers? Because sure as God made little green apples, there ain't ANY company that doesn't pass along costs to US. The sad fact is that most Americans consider the civil 'justice' system to be the same as playing the lottery. Most often, the plaintiff pays NOTHING and the 'lawyers' get paid from whatever judgement is won. Fortunately, some states have begun changing - such as Texas - where, at least in medical malpractice cases - it's now 'loser pays'. Prior to this change, many so called high risk medical practicioners left Texas - obstetricians, anethesiologists, neuro-surgeons, etc. AFTER the change, many have returned and many more have moved to Texas. A little know fact, is that aLOT of medical costs are because of 'defensive medicine' practices, which is just CYA for physicians and hospitals - NOT because it's clinically needed. Unfortunately, as long as the American trial layers association keeps pumping money into political campaigns, it's very unlikely this will change elsewhere anytime soon.
