The New Year has barely begun and already a lawsuit targeting one of the Commonwealth’s most well-known companies is making national news. Candy company Hershey is at the center of plaintiffs’ attorney Anthony Russo’s quest to go after large food brands under the pretense of false advertising. The federal suit, filed in Florida, focuses on…
Coalition Updates: Health Care
PCCJR Warns of Litigation Attack on PA’s Energy Sector
Pennsylvania’s civil court system has long had a reputation as being plaintiff friendly and handing out nuclear verdicts. In fact, these issues were highlighted earlier this month in the American Tort Reform Foundation’s 2023 Judicial Hellholes Report – where the Commonwealth tied for the top spot. It’s no surprise that the state’s judicial landscape has…
Pennsylvania Ties for Top Spot in Annual Judicial Hellholes Ranking
Pennsylvania’s notorious legal climate has resulted in the Commonwealth jumping to the top spot of the American Tort Reform Foundation’s 2023 Judicial Hellholes® report. The Commonwealth is tied with Georgia for the No. 1 ranking, up one spot from ATRF’s 2022 ranking. ATRF attributes Pennsylvania’s top position on the national list to the escalating number of nuclear…
Candidates Funded by Trial Bar Sweep Statewide Judicial Races
Democratic candidates funded by the trial bar came out victorious in the November 7th General Election – taking all of the statewide open judicial seats. On the ballot this year was one state Supreme Court seat, two open Superior Court seats and one seat on the Commonwealth Court. In the closely watched race for the Supreme…
PCCJR Judicial Voter Guide a Key Resource for Judicial Elections
Next week, Pennsylvania voters will be faced with a crucial choice – one that will impact our state for decades to come. On the ballot this year is an open seat on the state Supreme Court as well as several other statewide judicial posts. The voter’s selection will determine the Commonwealth’s future legal landscape – will…
House Narrowly Votes Down Proposal to Better Determine Impact of Venue Rule Change on State Supported Home and Community Based Services
The state House of Representatives once again passed on an opportunity to better understand the real-world effects of last year’s medical malpractice venue rule change. This week, House Resolution 165 was before the entire chamber for consideration. The resolution directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) to conduct a study on the effect of workforce shortages…