07 | 13 | 2007 Posted By Regan Zambri & Long

Voters Worry About Corporate Crime, Support Pro-Civil Justice Politicians

An important American Association for Justice poll reveals that voters are significantly worried about corporate malfeasance -- especially regarding the pharmaceutical industry -- and aren't likely to rally behind political candidates who advocate tort reform.  Less than a quarter of those polled believed that juries award too much money to victims of personal injury.

Among other important findings: 

  • "Americans are deeply worried about their nation’s future, and concern about corporate misconduct is a major source of their anxiety.  'Worried swing voters,' who see corporate irresponsibility as a central problem, may play a pivotal role in the 2008 election. 
  • Voters support the civil justice system as an important remedy for corporate misconduct, and reject legal 'reforms' that restrict plaintiffs’ ability to hold corporations accountable and obtain fair restitution.
  • Voters will support candidates who defend the civil system over candidates who assail 'frivolous lawsuits' and advocate 'tort reform.'  Pro-civil justice candidates not only command overwhelming support from swing voters, but also appeal to significant blocks of Republicans."
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