Do you know that three of the seven justices on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court are standing for retention for another ten year term on the bench? Justices Kevin Dougherty, Christine Donohue, and David Wecht are asking for your support for another ten year term. This gives you, the voter, a tremendous amount of power to determine the future of…
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Uber Files RICO Complaint Against Philadelphia Plaintiffs’ Firm
Ride share company Uber is taking a stand against a barrage of lawsuits from a well-known Philadelphia injury law firm. Last week, the company filed a civil RICO lawsuit in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania against the law firm of Simon & Simon as well as select medical providers. RICO suits are filed under the…
PCCJR: State False Claims Act Provides False Promise
PCCJR is sounding the alarm to warn legislators of the negative consequences a state False Claims Act (FCA) will have on the Commonwealth. In an opinion piece published on PA Townhall, PCCJR Executive Director Curt Schroder dispelled the notion that a FCA will bring additional revenue to the state’s coffers and laid out why it is both duplicative and unnecessary. “The double…
The Perils of Utilizing Junk Science in Court Cases
The use of pseudo or “junk” science in civil litigation has gained increasing traction as plaintiffs’ attorneys utilize questionable tactics in search of jackpot paydays. Former State Rep. Becky Corbin (R Chester County – 155) delved into the issue – and the impact it has on our civil litigation system and our society as a whole – in…
PA Superior Court Ruling a Major Win in Fight Against Forum Shopping
A recent precedent setting state Superior Court ruling could shift the tides as it relates to an increase in venue shopping for medical malpractice lawsuits in the Commonwealth. The case in question, Somerlot v. Jung, centers around a patient who prior to having a spinal procedure signed a waiver stating that if the surgery did not go…