Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York

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Lawsuits cost New York taxpayers over a billion dollars a year – we’re working to change that.

If someone breaks into your house and injures themselves, they can sue you – we’re working to change that.

If a worker injures themselves while drunk on the job, the employer is liable – we’re working to change that.

A party only 1% at fault can be forced to pay 100% of a judgment, encouraging lawsuit abuse – we’re working to change that.

Fear of lawsuits causes providers to order unnecessary tests and procedures, driving up healthcare costs – we’re working to change that.

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Our Mission

The Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York (LRANY) is a broad based coalition of hardworking New York business leaders, professionals and taxpayers who are committed to changing New York’s burdensome and expensive legal system to help create more jobs and energize our State’s economy.

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LRANY News and Blog

Wall Street Journal: Sheldon Silver Charges Highlight Allure of Asbestos Cases

In the wake of Speaker Silver’s arrest, the press is connecting his potential links to asbestos cases. LRANY Executive Director comments in this article. An excerpt: “Tom Stebbins, the executive director of the Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York, an Albany-based group that thinks businesses and others face too much litigation, said the relative shortage […]

For Immediate Release: Legal Reform Group Calls for Further Investigation by US Attorney into New York City Asbestos Courts

January 26, 2015 For Immediate Release Contact: Phoebe Stonbely pstonbely@lrany.org 518.512.5265 Legal Reform Group Calls for Further Investigation by US Attorney into New York City Asbestos Courts Group says Silver investigation and recent judicial rulings raise a lot of questions (ALBANY, NY) Today, the Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York called on US Attorney […]

New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Arrested, Charged With Five Counts of Fraud and Corruption

By: Scott Hobson & Phoebe Stonbely The truth shall prevail. This week, New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was arrested and charged with five counts of fraud and corruption. The federal investigation alleges the Speaker abused his position and power to enrich himself, claiming he received excess of $6 million over the last decade. […]

New York Law Journal: Speaker’s Arrest Prompts Calls for Change and Patience

In response to Speaker Silver’s arrest yesterday, the New York Law Journal ran an article today highlighting the facts of the situation and recording reactions from many, including LRANY Executive Director, Tom Stebbins. An excerpt: “Tom Stebbins, the director of a business-supported Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York, said Silver’s five-count criminal complaint suggests Silver’s […]