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3 October 2025Reinsurance

APCIA targets frivolous lawsuits, backing Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) has announced its support for the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025, which seeks to amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to require mandatory sanctions for frivolous lawsuits and eliminate the current “safe harbour” provision that allows attorneys to withdraw meritless claims without consequence.

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