Those interested in learning more about the forces shaping damages, verdicts and civil practice in the Commonwealth are encouraged to register for an upcoming CLE credited class hosted by PCCJR and the Pennsylvania Defense Institute. This virtual event will take place on Friday, Nov. 13 and is worth 2 substantive CLE credits. The program will feature…
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PCCJR’s “2026 PA Civil Justice Voter Guide” Available Ahead of General Election
The 2026 General Election is just a few weeks away. This November, all 203 Pennsylvania House seats and 25 of the 50 Senate seats will be on the ballot. Decisions made by the state legislature can have lasting impacts on lawsuits, health care, insurance, jobs and consumer prices. To help keep voters informed, PCCJR has…
Nuclear Verdicts Add to Rising Costs in Pennsylvania
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.…
Pennsylvania’s Medical Malpractice Climate Leading to More Nuclear Verdicts, Expanded Liability
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…
Independent Academic Study Confirms Lawsuit Expansion Raises Costs for Everyone
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…
PCCJR OP/ED: The Hidden Inflation Driving Up Costs for Every Pennsylvanian
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…