News & Updates: Business

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…