Prevent Lawsuit Abuse - no changes to Joint & Several Liability

Dear Reps & Senators of the Joint Finance Committee,

Please remove the state budget provisions that would increase the risk of lawsuit abuse. The changes to joint and several liability would make Wisconsin an EVEN WORSE state in which to do business. 

At this time of economic downturn, with job losses in paper companies, GM and related companies in Janesville, and countless other industries, we cannot afford this risk!  We need growth in jobs for the economy and the tax base. Job growth will create the change we need.

As a small business owner, one legitimate mistake (let alone one frivolous lawsuit) can put me out of business.  I cannot afford the risk of frivolous lawsuits that you invite by these changes. These things do NOT belong in a state BUDGET!  If you want to debate these changes on their own merits, please do so. But do not force these changes upon us under the guise of a budget bill.

Sent to:

Sen.Miller@legis.wisconsin.gov,
Sen.Hansen@legis.wisconsin.gov,
Sen.Taylor@legis.wisconsin.gov,
Sen.Lehman@legis.wisconsin.gov,
Sen.Robson@legis.wisconsin.gov,
Sen.Lassa@legis.wisconsin.gov,
Sen.Darling@legis.wisconsin.gov,
Sen.Olsen@legis.wisconsin.gov,
Rep.Pocan@legis.wisconsin.gov,
Rep.Colon@legis.wisconsin.gov,
Rep.Mason@legis.wisconsin.gov,
Rep.Shilling@legis.wisconsin.gov,
Rep.Sherman@legis.wisconsin.gov,
Rep.Grigsby@legis.wisconsin.gov,
Rep.Vos@legis.wisconsin.gov,
Rep.Montgomery@legis.wisconsin.gov