Recently, RealClear held a dinner discussion on the issue of Jackpot Justice — a big problem of the 90's, which, we thought, had been addressed. News Alert: A recent Texas decision just might bring back this practice of seeking whopping judgments unconnected to the cost of actual damages, or an underlying crime, or negligence.
Jackpot Justice was brought to frightening scale by such pioneers as Dickie Scruggs and Peter Angelos. These “selfless” champions of the little man developed such a well-oiled technique that it was browning out our economy — until it was brought to legal and political heel.
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