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West Virginia

West Virginia is ranked #45 in the 2019 Lawsuit Climate Survey

 The Mountain State has consistently remained in the bottom five. While it has improved in some categories, it continues to score very low overall.

West Virginia at a Glance

State Lawsuit Climate Report
#45 2019
#45 2017
#50 2015
#50 2012
#50 2010
#50 2008
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Costs and Compensation of the U.S. Tort System - State Details
2.13%

Tort Costs as % of State GDP
$2204

Tort Costs per Household ($)
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Blogs

U.S. Chamber Applauds the Introduction of the Litigation Transparency Act U.S. Chamber Applauds the Introduction of the Litigation Transparency Act

New U.S. Chamber Study: West Virginia’s Tort Costs Down, Thanks to Legal Reform

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New Legislation in Indiana, Louisiana, and West Virginia Addresses Secretive Third Party Litigation Funding 

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Indiana and West Virginia Close to Enacting Strong Protections Against Litigation Funding Industry   

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Reports

Cover image for ILR Briefly: Taming the Litigation Monster: The Continued Threat of Public Nuisance Litigation Cover image for ILR Briefly: Taming the Litigation Monster: The Continued Threat of Public Nuisance Litigation

ILR Briefly: Taming the Litigation Monster: The Continued Threat of Public Nuisance Litigation

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101 Ways to Improve State Legal Systems: A User’s Guide to Promoting Fair and Effective Civil Justice – Sixth Edition 2019

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2019 Lawsuit Climate Survey: Ranking the States