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…
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Holding the Line on False Claims
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,…
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PCCJR Urges U.S. Congress to Enact COVID-19 Liability Protections
PCCJR signed on to a letter drafted by the Institute for Legal Reform of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce urging congressional action on COVID-19 liability protections. You can read the full letter here. Link