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FakeNoose

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3. The liability lawsuits with crazy awards have brought us to this
Mon Apr 27, 2026, 11:26 AM
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The lawyers who specialize in product liability suits have won lawsuits against major manufacturers, and some of the victims have gotten mind-boggling awards in the past 40-or-so years. This is an industry in itself and lawyers are always looking for new victims. The liability insurance premiums are barely affordable for local mom-and-pop shops, restaurants, and small service providers. It's a few greedy lawyers that have brought this on.

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