Governor Christie

In light of former U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie’s election night victory over incumbent Governor Jon Corzine, we have posted the Governor-elect’s thoughts about civil justice reform below:

“The Christie administration will propose meaningful and fair changes to New Jersey’s legal liability policies to make our state more affordable for consumers and businesses. 

The ease with which lawsuits can be brought in New Jersey is encouraging attorneys from around the country to file lawsuits here.  Consequently, New Jersey residents and businesses must often wait in line behind out-of-state plaintiffs. 

New Jersey’s civil justice system discourages businesses from locating here and gives residents businesses a strong reason to relocate to other states. 

To end the abuse and manipulation of New Jersey’s civil justice system, Christie proposes to:

•    Make it more difficult for out-of-state plaintiffs to sue in New Jersey courts. 

•   Make it more difficult to file class action suits for frivolous reasons. 

•   Prevent the admission of flimsy and dubious testimony offered by expert witnesses. 

NJLRA looks forward to working with both the Legislature and the Christie administration to reform New Jersey’s civil justice laws.