The Litigation Explosion: What Happened When America Unleashed the Lawsuit

by Walter K. Olson

Twenty years ago, Americans saw lawsuits as a last resort; now they're the world's most litigous people. One of the most discussed, debated, and widely reviewed books of 1991, The Litigation Explosion explains why today's laws encourage us to sue first and ask questions later.

Genres: Law

388 pages, Paperback

First published April 30, 1991

Reviews

[Cole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. I learned a good bit about the history of lawsuits and what not. And it brought up a lot of interesting stuff I had never thought about. Recommended for someone who is interested in the law and somewhat new to it.