In the "you pay your own cost" system of the US, only the rich can afford to bring a case as well. And we have the added downside that only the rich can afford

In the "you pay your own cost" system of the US, only the rich can afford to bring a case as well. And we have the added downside that only the rich can afford to defend themselves. I would much rather have the loser pays system, even though it isn't perfect.