加利福尼亚州的诉讼揭露了对冲基金以折扣方式购买创伤受害者的索赔要求,引发了伦理辩论。
California lawsuit exposes hedge funds buying trauma victims' claims at discounts, sparking ethics debate.
2026年加利福尼亚州的一项诉讼强调对冲基金向创伤受害者购买法律索赔,包括性虐待和误杀案件,而且往往以重大折扣方式购买。
A 2026 California lawsuit highlights hedge funds buying legal claims from trauma victims, including sexual abuse and wrongful death cases, often at significant discounts.
然后,这些基金进行大规模的结算或判决,引起道德问题。
The funds then pursue large settlements or verdicts, raising ethical concerns.
批评者说,这种做法剥削了脆弱的原告,而支持者则认为这种做法提供了立即的财政救济。
Critics say the practice exploits vulnerable plaintiffs, while supporters argue it provides immediate financial relief.
该案更强烈地呼吁制定国家法规,保护受害者在人身伤害索赔中免受潜在的经济剥削。
The case has intensified calls for state regulations to protect victims from potential financial exploitation in personal injury claims.