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Med Mal Venue Amendment Blocked from Vote

Last week, Democrats in the state House of Representatives voted to block consideration of a critical amendment that would have restored the state’s medical malpractice venue rule. Speaker Joanna McClinton ruled the amendment out of order, meaning the amendment could not be voted. Every House Democrat voted to uphold her ruling when it was appealed.…

PCCJR Advocates for Change!

PCCJR has been spreading the word across Pennsylvania about the dangers of nuclear verdicts and lawsuit abuse. Last week, PCCJR Executive Director Curt Schroder and Matt Fullenbaum of the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) participated in a panel discussion on Pennsylvania’s legal climate and the need for civil justice reform at the 2025 Pennsylvania Leadership Conference. The…

PCCJR “Lifetime Support Award” Presented to Members of the General Assembly

Earlier this week PCCJR Executive Director Curt Schroder presented members of the General Assembly with the organization’s “Lifetime Support Award.” This award is given to legislators who have a lifetime voting record of 90 percent or greater on civil justice reform issues. Those who receive the award have demonstrated a commitment to reforming Pennsylvania’s civil justice system…