Massachusetts at a Glance
Costs and Compensation of the U.S. Tort System - State Details
1.81%
Tort Costs as % of State GDP
$3988
Tort Costs per Household ($)
Blogs
Reports
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Massachusetts is ranked #28 in the 2019 Lawsuit Climate Survey
The Bay State fell 14 spots from its 2017 ranking. In the key element categories, it ranked the highest in “Scientific and Technical Evidence” and the lowest in “Trial Judges’ Competence,” and “Treatment of Class Action and Mass Consolidation Suits.”