A second Philadelphia news outlet has sounded the alarm when it comes to med mal venue shopping and the negative effects it has on access to critical healthcare services. The most recent article comes via the Philadelphia Citizen and directly ties venue shopping with limited maternity/obgyn care and maternal mortality. The article delves into how the original med mal…
Coalition Updates
PCCJR Unveils “2024 PA Voter Guide” Ahead of General Election
Elections have consequences – the results of which can significantly impact your chance of getting sued! This November, the entire state House (203 members) and half of the Senate (25 members) will be on the ballot. To help voters have a better understanding of the issues that affect the state’s civil justice climate and also…
House Liability Reform Legislative Package Targets Lawsuit Abuse
PCCJR applauded a liability reform legislative package unveiled by Rep. Torren Ecker and other members of the House Republican Caucus on Wednesday. Pennsylvania has long held the dubious reputation of having an overly litigious legal climate – a fact underscored by the state’s consistent ranking as one of the nation’s worst judicial hellholes. This litigation reform package will…
Guest Commentary
Matthew Keris: AI in Healthcare Anticipated to Change Medical Negligence Cases as We Know It Artificial intelligence (AI) is likely involved in your current healthcare and its use will continue to grow exponentially into the near future. As healthcare technology grows, two recent cases of interest, Lowe v. Cerner, 2022 WL 17269066 (6th Cir., Nov.…
Med Mal Filings in Philadelphia Spike as Lawyers Seek Jackpot Verdicts
The media is starting to catch on to what the Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform (PCCJR) has been broadcasting since January 2023: Medical Malpractice cases filed in Philadelphia have soared as plaintiffs’ attorneys take advantage of loose venue rules to seek jackpot verdicts. Pennsylvania’s healthcare industry is continuing to feel the negative effects of the Supreme…
Senate Kicks Off Fall Legislative Session
The Senate returned to session this week, marking the start of the fall legislative session. The House is scheduled to be in non-voting session next week and will be in voting session the week of October 1. There are several bills that PCCJR is closely monitoring. House Bill 2198 would cap fees on medical records, potentially inviting…