The Deep Dive discusses excerpts from an American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) report titled "Sanctionable" outline a growing concern over unsupported, exaggerated, and fraudulent claims within the civil justice system, particularly in personal injury and mass tort litigation. Discussing the  various schemes, such as staged automobile accidents and the fabrication of injuries, citing numerous instances where these actions led to criminal prosecutions and the filing of civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) actions by businesses and insurers seeking to recover damages. Furthermore, the report addresses the significant problem of unsupported claims in multidistrict litigation (MDLs), where questionable scientific evidence can sometimes fuel mass torts, and concludes with a call for stronger government enforcement, increased accountability through judicial disciplinary actions, and legislative reforms to combat frivolous lawsuits. The pervasive nature of these unsupported claims, the report argues, harms legitimate claimants and increases costs for consumers and businesses alike.

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