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Liability Protections Featured on PA Newsmakers
President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, Gene Barr, appeared on Pennsylvania Newsmakers to discuss the Bringing PA Back Initiative and liability protection. The discussion is worth the rewind!
Legislature Must Make Covid-19 Safe Harbor A Priority
After a brief summer break, the House reconvenes this week week on September 1 and 2. There is plenty to do, particularly related to Covid-19 and the need to take action on safe harbor liability protection. Senator Lisa Baker (R) introduced SB 1239 in July to provide temporary relief from opportunistic lawsuits that seek to…
PCCJR Backed Bill Protects from COVID Liabiity, Promotes a Smart Restart
PCCJR-supported SB 1239 has been introduced by Senator Lisa Baker (R), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee. This legislation provides safe harbor against liability suits for medical practitioners and facilities, as well as for manufacturers and distributors of personal protective equipment. Pennsylvania’s small and large businesses are also shielded from suits alleging exposure to Covid-19 as they…
Holding the Line on False Claims
Late in May, we reported the introduction of H.B. 2352, a state False Claims bill that would incentivize bounty hunting plaintiffs’ and their attorneys to seek recoveries against businesses contracting with the Commonwealth. It’s a lose-lose proposition letting loose lawsuit-happy bounty hunters on a state already fraught with lawsuit abuse. PCCJR’s strong opposition has thus far prevented the False…
Momentum Builds for COVID-19 Safe Harbor Legislation
A bill to provide safe harbor liability protections for manufacturers of personal protective equipment, health care institutions and providers treating COVID-19 patients, as well as businesses subjected to exposure lawsuits, is circulating in the state Senate. The soon-to-be-introduced bill is gaining momentum and needs additional co-sponsors. Senator Lisa Baker, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee,…