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Edited on Wed Mar-29-06 02:25 AM by Crazy Guggenheim
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Remember Frivolous Lawsuits?
Remember the laws allowing frivolous lawsuits against businesses? Just a few short years ago unfair lawsuits were out of control. Some examples:
A grocery store was sued alleging a vending machine in which customers insert a quarter and utilize a crane to pick up a stuffed animal and drop it in a chute where the customer retrieves it is a "game of chance" and an illegal gambling device.
A vitamin maker was sued because its bottles were “too large,” even though the label clearly stated the number of pills inside and their dosage.
A toy maker and toy stores were sued because advertisements saying a child's oven would produce treats in under 10 minutes did not allow for the time to mix the snack powder and pre-heat the oven.
But in 2004, at Governor Schwarzenegger’s urging, voters passed Proposition 64, a measure to discourage frivolous suits aimed at small companies. These lawsuits often had the potential to bankrupt businesses and cost employees their jobs.
While there is still much work to be done, new policies to reform and rebuild California are beginning to support small businesses and entrepreneurs, and prepare the state for an exciting economic future. Get the facts online at the US Chamber website. Find out what YOU can do to help turn California around.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the nation's largest federation of companies and associations. It represents more than three million members from businesses of every size, sector and region. To find out more, visit the US Chamber of Commerce online.
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