David Houston, Chair of California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse had an opinion piece published in the Santa Monica Daily Press.  Here is what David had to say:

"No one denies that California has a daunting road ahead as the state works toward economic recovery. As a business owner, I certainly don't have all the answers, but I do know that legal reform would be a step in the right direction. California's legal climate consistently ranks among the worst in the country. At a time when many businesses are closing or relocating out of state, legal reform could go a long way to eliminate unnecessary costs, save and create jobs and keep businesses open.

"As a businessman in this community, I have personally experienced harassing shakedown lawsuits — and I know the consequences are serious. "Abusive" lawsuits, those legal filings based on petty technical or interpretative violations, powerfully and negatively impact both the private and public sectors — and benefit no one but the plaintiffs' lawyers who seek out the cases."