Why is data from Jury Verdict Research (JVR) criticized?

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Although JVR data are frequently cited by tort reformers, the organization is not considered a reliable source because it does not conduct systematic and representative sampling and, in fact, does not include defense verdicts or take-nothing verdicts in its calculations. It also relies on reporting by lawyers, on word of mouth, and on media reports but does no original research into actual verdicts.

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