South Dakota at a Glance
Costs and Compensation of the U.S. Tort System - State Details
1.6%
Tort Costs as % of State GDP (47/50 States)
$2369
Tort Costs per Household ($) (48/50 States)
South Dakota is ranked #10 in the 2019 Lawsuit Climate Survey
South Dakota fell nine spots since 2017, losing its place as #1. Although it improved in the key element category of “Discovery,” it saw a decline in the nine other categories.
