If the judges would develop a backbone and throw these cases out before they get to trial, it would not be such a big deal. The problem is that judges take the view that a jury must decide every case, no matter how absurd.
Probably because the the clear language of the 7th amendment,
"In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved.."
means that summary disposition is dangerous tool, one that must be used very judiaciously.
I agree. And juries think, well it is not my money, so why not. Why not indeed. They will pay as well in the form of either higher cost, or a service no longer provided.