Marilyn Camilleri, a healthcare worker in Texas, said that consumers pay $1,725 more each year due to lawsuit costs being passed on to them, exceeding the national average. The statement was made on X.
"A March 2025 study suggests that Texans pay an average of $1,725 more annually for goods and services due to the cost of lawsuits being passed to consumers, a "lawsuit tax" higher than the national average," said Camilleri. "Do we really need to spend our hard-earned money on this nonsense?"
Texas has seen growing debate over the economic impact of lawsuits, with studies showing litigation costs push up consumer prices and insurance premiums. According to the Rio Grande Guardian citing research from the Perryman Group, these added expenses are often described as a "lawsuit tax" that affects nearly every Texan through higher costs for goods and services. Advocates of reform argue that limiting lawsuit abuse could reduce these hidden costs for families statewide.
A March 2025 Perryman Group study estimated that Texans pay about $1,725 more each year for everyday goods and services due to litigation costs. According to Texans for Lawsuit Reform, which summarized the findings, these costs are passed on to consumers through higher prices and premiums. Reform advocates cite this figure as evidence of a heavy burden on households compared to other states.
When inflation and lost earnings are factored in, the average Texas household loses $5,549 annually from excessive litigation, compared with a national average of $5,135. According to Protecting American Consumers’ April 2025 report on the Perryman Group’s analysis, this gap highlights how Texans face a disproportionately higher cost. The data has been used to argue for further reforms in the state’s civil justice system.
Camilleri is a Texas-based healthcare professional with experience as a medical assistant and clinical office manager. According to her LinkedIn profile, she works at The SkinMD Clinic in San Antonio and has a background in clinical operations and patient care. She has also shared public commentary on health and policy issues, drawing from her perspective as a frontline healthcare worker in Texas.