This November voters will choose candidates to serve on two appellate courts – the Commonwealth Court and the Superior Court. While often considered “off” election years that generate lower voter turnout, the results of judicial elections have far-reaching impacts on Pennsylvania’s business climate and the scope of liability in the Commonwealth. There is currently one…
Coalition Updates: Health Care
Saving Pennsylvania’s Ailing Healthcare Industry
A recent opinion column by Seth Higgins in Broad and Liberty details the declining health of the Commonwealth’s healthcare sector – with a slew of hospital closures and reduction in services in recent years. While a reduction in pandemic related federal funding has often been cited as one of the driving forces behind this decline, another factor…
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.…
Limited Spots Remaining for PCCJR’s CLE Class on the Fallout of Nuclear Verdicts
There is still time to register for the Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform’s upcoming CLE webinar focusing on the impact of nuclear verdicts in Pennsylvania. This online event is scheduled to take place on May 28 and is worth a 1.5 CLE credit. As part of the program, the panelists will discuss such issues…
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…