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.
Featured Story
Pennsylvania Families Pay $3,752 a Year for Lawsuit Abuse, Coalition Warns at Philadelphia City Hall
Watch the joint press conference featuring PCCJR Executive Director Curt Schroder, Senator Cris Dush, Rebecca Oyler of the PA Motor Truck Association, Dr. Tecla Babazon of the PA Medical Society, and Bill Gillmeister of End the Lawsuit Tax.
Amicus Briefs
Ricoh v Halpern
Plaintiff/buyer did not state a cause of action under the catch-all provision of the Unfair Trade Practices Act, because the plaintiff/buyer failed to allege that the defendant/vendor had an obligation to disclose the subject of a purported deceptive omission regarding a camera.
Status: Filed
Cobb v. Tesla
PCCJR participated in an amicus in this case concerning the validity of an arbitration agreement. The Superior Court held that a valid arbitration agreement existed. The Court sent it back down to the common pleas court to determine if the dispute was within the scope of the arbitration agreement.
Status: Filed
Featured Legislation
Pandemic Liability Protections — House Version
Bill #
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
Bill #
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
Bill #
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
Bill #
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)