Corporate wrongdoers misuse federal preemption to eliminate access to justice. They argue that they can’t be sued, even if they acted outrageously, because a federal statue, regulation, or action wipes out (preempts) all lawsuits and state laws that could hold them accountable.  They claim they are immune from suit and free to do harm while their victims have no remedy at all. 

WHAT PUBLIC JUSTICE IS DOING

Public Justice has been successfully fighting federal preemption for 25 years.

Through litigation and education, our Federal Preemption Project has preserved – and helped others preserve – access to justice throughout the federal and state court systems. We have been Counsel of Record before the Supreme Court of the United States in four preemption cases and have helped defeat preemption across the country in cases involving unsafe cars and boats, pesticides, drugs and medical devices, HMOs, banks, mortgage brokers, phone companies, and more.

For additional information:

See our Federal Preemption Case Index