Kentucky at a Glance
Costs and Compensation of the U.S. Tort System - State Details
2.13%
Tort Costs as % of State GDP
$2594
Tort Costs per Household ($)
Blogs
Reports
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Kentucky is ranked #40 in the 2019 Lawsuit Climate Survey
The Bluegrass State improved in every category, most notably in “Having and Enforcing Meaningful Venue Requirements,” to score a two-spot jump over 2017.