NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RECORD

Tonia Roberts, a resident of California and the founder of Legacy Innovative Builders, has noticed a significant increase in her car insurance costs. This rise has occurred despite her having no driving violations on record. While there are multiple factors influencing car insurance pricing, recent reports have underscored the role that an escalating number of lawsuits is playing in the rising insurance costs for Californians.

The cost of living in Sunnyvale significantly surpasses both the statewide and nationwide averages. Low-income families are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet, with a surge in "frivolous" lawsuits in the state contributing to soaring prices.