Last month, the Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform (PCCJR) called for fair, neutral venue rules for every civil case. At a press conference outside Philadelphia City Hall, PCCJR Executive Director Curt Schroder was joined by State Senator Cris Dush as well as representatives from Stop the Lawsuit Tax, The Pennsylvania Motor Trucking Association, and…
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PCCJR’s “2026 PA Civil Justice Voter Guide” A Helpful Resource Before Heading to the Polls
The 2026 General Election is tomorrow and before heading to the polls, PCCJR is encouraging voters to review its “2026 PA Civil Justice Voter Guide.” This year, the governor’s office as well as all 203 Pennsylvania House seats and 25 of the 50 Senate seats will be on the ballot. Voters have a very real…
PA Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of Caps on Statutory Damages Under Sovereign Immunity Act
Earlier this month the Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejected a bid challenging the constitutionality of caps on damages in cases against government bodies. The case, Freilich v. SEPTA, targeted the current $250,000 cap on damages against state agencies. It should be noted that a prior report by the state Legislative Budget and Finance Committee found that…
New Website Showcases Impact of Medical Malpractice, Advocates for Reform
Commentary by Dr. Andrew Wilmot Founded by doctors, our website – www.thedoctorslobby.com – is meant to advocate for medical malpractice reform, particularly in states like Pennsylvania. While most doctors and lawyers are aware that geographic discrepancies exist in the medical malpractice system, far too little is documented about it. An internal review by the largest…
Register Now for PCCJR’s Upcoming CLE Credited Event!
It is less than a month until our upcoming CLE event: The State of Damages in Pennsylvania. This virtual event, which is being hosted by PCCJR and the Pennsylvania Defense Institute will take place on November 13 at 10 a.m. and is worth 2 substantive CLE credits. We have assembled a stellar cast of presenters…
Reserve Your Spot Now for Upcoming CLE on Damages
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…