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9. How Litigation Funding Influences the Length and Value of Lawsuits

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Litigation funding can provide plaintiffs with resources that exceed the actual value of the claim, which could encourage them to pursue higher settlement numbers that may not be realistic or reasonable.

 

6. Defending Against Reptilian Theory

Telling the defendant's story in a way that humanizes the corporation presents the case as a singular event to be judged on its own facts, rather than as part of a larger systemic issue.
 

10. How Advertisements Are Shifting Juror Perceptions of Insurance Companies' Roles in Settlements

Some ad campaigns suggest that insurance companies, rather than individuals, are responsible for paying large verdicts and settlements.
 

7. How Social Inflation Impacts Settlements and Insurance Claims

Public perception is shaped by various factors, such as seeing high earnings in professional sports, corporate executive compensation, and large corporate financial events.
 

1. What’s Driving the Increases in Nuclear Verdicts

Factors such as Reptilian Theory, social inflation, litigation funding, and advertising are influencing juries, contributing to the surge in nuclear verdicts—defined as verdicts exceeding $10 million.
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