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Nuclear Verdicts Add to Rising Costs in Pennsylvania

Tricia — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:25:21 +0000

Pennsylvania families are paying more for groceries, health care and other necessities. One often-overlooked contributor is the growth of “nuclear verdicts”—exceptionally large civil damage awards that increase insurance and operating costs. In a recent interview with Bill Gillmeister of End the Lawsuit Tax, PCCJR Executive Director Curt Schroder explained that these costs ultimately reach consumers and taxpayers.…

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Pennsylvania’s Medical Malpractice Climate Leading to More Nuclear Verdicts, Expanded Liability

Tricia — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:24:22 +0000

An overview of the Commonwealth’s medical malpractice law delves into how recent changes are driving an increase in nuclear verdicts as well as expanding liability throughout the state. The piece, written by Marshall Dennehey shareholders John J. Hare and Holli K. Archer also take a look at the role lawyer advertising is having on the litigation economy…

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Independent Academic Study Confirms Lawsuit Expansion Raises Costs for Everyone

Tricia — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:40:20 +0000

For years, the Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform (PCCJR) has warned that expanding liability and increasing jury awards make Pennsylvania less affordable. A major academic study by researchers from Georgia State University and Brighthouse Financial provides new evidence that social inflation—the rising cost of litigation beyond normal inflation—is real and measurable. The researchers analyzed more than…

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PCCJR OP/ED: The Hidden Inflation Driving Up Costs for Every Pennsylvanian

Tricia — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:39:20 +0000

A recent opinion column by PCCJR Executive Director Curt Schroder details the hidden inflation costs Pennsylvania’s excessive, plaintiff-friendly legal environment is having on taxpayers. As noted in the above article, a recent report from the Georgia State University and Brighthouse Financial shows that lawsuit costs – driven by rapidly growing jury verdicts – are increasing faster than…

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Column: Unregulated, Secretive Third-Party Litigation Funding Turning Civil Justice System Into Financial Investment With Taxpayers Bankrolling Costs

Tricia — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:45:24 +0000

The newest investment craze gaining popularity across the country is one that is operating largely in secret and targeting the civil justice system – raising costs in the process. The process, known as third-party litigation funding (TPLF), is allowing private investors to use civil lawsuits as their own profitable investment strategy. A recent opinion piece highlights the…

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Pennsylvania’s Plaintiff Friendly Legal Environment Leading to Higher Costs Across the Board

Tricia — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:44:09 +0000

Costs across the Commonwealth continue to rise – from an increase in grocery expenses to higher energy bills and rising health care fees – Pennsylvanians are feeling the pinch. While talking heads point to a bevy of reasons for the higher cost of living, one item that rarely garners much attention is the negative financial…

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PCCJR Delivers Major Victories Against Two Harmful Lawsuit Expansion Bills

Tricia — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:49:03 +0000

As the 2026-27 budget process concluded and the General Assembly recessed for the summer, PCCJR secured two major legislative victories by stopping House Bill 1697, the proposed Pennsylvania False Claims Act, and House Bill 1913, legislation that would have allowed plaintiffs’ attorneys to argue virtually any damages amount to juries during closing arguments. Both bills threatened Pennsylvania’s…

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U.S Supreme Court Strikes a Blow Against Junk Science

Tricia — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:41:09 +0000

A ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court will significantly rein in lawsuits that often target major companies alleging claims based on little to no proven scientific evidence. The case focused on Roundup weed killer and allegations that it causes cancer. The case continued to move through the court system, despite the Federal Environmental Protection Agency…

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Taylor: Lawsuit Abuse Reform Could Lower Costs for Taxpayers

Tricia — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:39:44 +0000

A recent column in the Delaware County Daily Times outlines how Pennsylvania’s exploitive, plaintiff friendly legal environment is contributing to rising legal system costs in the Commonwealth – impacting small businesses and taxpayers. The piece, written by PA Manufacturers Association President and CEO David Taylor, notes that the predatory practices often target small businesses that don’t have…

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Legislative Alert!

Tricia — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:35:49 +0000

TAKE ACTION NOW TO STOP LEGISLATIVE GIVEAWAYS TO PLAINTIFFS’ ATTORNEYS!!! The plaintiffs’ bar is in overdrive attempting to line their pockets by shoving harmful legislation through the General Assembly as part of the budget process. PCCJR urges you to take action NOW by sending a letter to your House member. House Bill 1913 – Inflating Damages via “Anchoring”…

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