New York at a Glance
Costs and Compensation of the U.S. Tort System - State Details
2.33%
Tort Costs as % of State GDP
$5408
Tort Costs per Household ($)
Blogs
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Reports
![The cover of ILR Research Review Vol. 10, Issue 2. Dark green text on a light green background. Text includes the research review title and an introductory statement outlining the topics addressed in the Review: punitive damages, state unfair and deceptive acts and practices laws, litigation against trucking firms, and the co-opting of the ADA by plaintiffs' firms.](https://instituteforlegalreform.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023ResearchReview-Issue2_Thumbnail_612x792-791x1024-294x381-c-default.jpg)
![The cover of ILR Research Review Vol. 10, Issue 2. Dark green text on a light green background. Text includes the research review title and an introductory statement outlining the topics addressed in the Review: punitive damages, state unfair and deceptive acts and practices laws, litigation against trucking firms, and the co-opting of the ADA by plaintiffs' firms.](https://instituteforlegalreform.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023ResearchReview-Issue2_Thumbnail_612x792-232x300-294x381-c-default.jpg)
![Blue lettering on red background: Preserving Protections: Curbing ADA Litigation Abuse. Image is the cover thumbnail for ILR's research of the same name.](https://instituteforlegalreform.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Preserving-Protections_Thumbnail_612x792-294x381-c-default.jpg)
![Blue lettering on red background: Preserving Protections: Curbing ADA Litigation Abuse. Image is the cover thumbnail for ILR's research of the same name.](https://instituteforlegalreform.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Preserving-Protections_Thumbnail_612x792-232x300-294x381-c-default.jpg)
New York is ranked #36 in the 2019 Lawsuit Climate Survey
In 2019, the Empire State received its lowest ranking to date. Its ranking fell in every category except for “Having and Enforcing Meaningful Venue Requirements,” where it rose by seven.