Lawsuit abuse hurts communities and our quality of life. Frivolous lawsuits impact volunteer organizations, social service agencies, educational institutions, local governments, and other civic programs. Every time a lawsuit is filed against a city or municipality, taxpayers foot the bill. And no volunteer wants to get dragged through the mud in court after freely giving their time and talent.
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State of Play — Spring 2021
Pennsylvania voters have spoken. Voters approved all four statewide ballot questions and we now know what the Republican and Democrat fields will look like in the appellate court races this fall. Also decided were four special elections, two in the House and two in the Senate. Here is a full accounting of the unofficial election results:
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Chilutti V UBER- Decision
PCCJR Argued that the court does not have jurisdiction over an appeal from the trial court's collateral order staying the proceedings and compelling arbitration.
Status: Decided
Bert V Turk – Supreme Court Decision
PCCJR Argued that punitive damages should be calculated on a per judgement basis, as opposed to per defendent, and a punitive to compensatory ratio of 9 to 1 or higher, was unconstitutional.
Status: Decided
Featured Legislation
Pandemic Liability Protections — House Version
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HB 605Summary
HB 605 provides for limited COVID-19-related liability to manufacturers and others who provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), certain medical services, and who have opened up their businesses and followed CDC guidelines.
Status
Passed the House on April 6, 2021 by a vote of 107 to 94; referred to Senate Judiciary
Pandemic Liability Protections — Senate Version
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SB 273Summary
SB 273 provides for limited COVID-19-related liability to manufacturers and others who provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), certain medical services, and who have opened up their businesses and followed CDC guidelines.
Status
Referred to Senate Judiciary
Joint resolution amending Article I, Section 11 of the PA Constitution-Senate Version
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SB 8Summary
This joint resolution creates a two-year window in which civil lawsuits alleging childhood sexual abuse may be filed in court notwithstanding any otherwise applicable statute of limitations defense.
Status
Re-referred to Rules and Executive Nominations, March 22, 2021
Joint resolution amending Article I, Section 11 of the PA Constitution-House Version
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HB 14Summary
This joint resolution creates a two-year window in which civil lawsuits alleging childhood sexual abuse may be filed in court notwithstanding any otherwise applicable statute of limitations defense.
Status
House concurred in Senate amendments, March 24, 2021 (188-13)