Democracy Dies in DarknessOpinionConsumers foot the bill for jackpot justice lawsuits. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to stop that.May 14, 2026 at 6:45 a.m. EDTToday at 6:45 a.m. EDTA FedEx delivery person carries a package from a truck in Denver. (David Zalubowski/AP)By Greg HodgenGreg Hodgen is CEO of Groendyke Transport and chairman of the American Trucking Associations.Last month, FedEx filed a lawsuit against a New York personal injury law firm, alleging that it orchestrated crashes with FedEx vehicles and initiated a wave of fraudulent liability claims. The suit, which exposed how liability laws can be exploited, may have been eye-opening for the public. But for the trucking industry, it was no shock. In New York and across the country, lax liability laws pave the way for fraud. Lawsuit abuse has become deliberate and organized, and in the end, consumers foot the bill.
Opinion | Lawsuit abuse costs the trucking industry — and everyone else
Consumers foot the bill for jackpot justice lawsuits. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to stop that.
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